Globalization brings opportunities, but it also creates serious challenges for countries, communities, and individuals. In this lesson, you will examine how governments, institutions, and citizens can respond responsibly to globalization. You will focus on solutions that promote fairness, sustainability, and national development. By the end of the lesson, you will be able to propose practical actions that help the Philippines face globalization wisely.
🎯 Learning Goals
By the end of the lesson, you will be able to:
- Identify key challenges caused by globalization.
- Explain how government, institutions, and citizens can respond to globalization.
- Propose practical solutions to address the negative effects of globalization.
🧩 Key Ideas & Terms
- Challenge – a difficulty that needs to be addressed.
- Policy – actions or plans made by government.
- Regulation – rules that control business and trade.
- Sustainable development – growth that protects future generations.
- Fair trade – trading system that protects workers and producers.
- Human rights – basic rights and freedoms of people.
- Consumer responsibility – making ethical choices when buying goods.
- National development – improvement of a country’s economy and quality of life.
🔄 Quick Recall / Prior Knowledge
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Name one negative effect of globalization.
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Examples: inequality, job loss, cultural erosion, exploitation.
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Who is responsible for managing globalization’s effects?
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Government, businesses, communities, and citizens.
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Can globalization be controlled? Why or why not?
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It cannot be stopped, but it can be managed responsibly.
📖 Explore the Lesson
Study each checkpoint and think about realistic solutions.
Checkpoint 1: Challenges Brought by Globalization
Mini-goal: Identify major globalization challenges.
Guided discussion: Globalization can cause inequality, labor exploitation, environmental damage, and cultural loss. Some countries gain more benefits, while others struggle to compete. These challenges require strong responses and cooperation.
Real-life tie-in: Workers in factories may face low wages due to global competition.
Mini-summary: Globalization creates serious social and economic challenges.
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Which challenge affects the Philippines most?
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Answers vary: inequality, job insecurity, exploitation.
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Why do poor countries struggle more?
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They have fewer resources and weaker industries.
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Can challenges be ignored?
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No. Ignoring them worsens their effects.
Checkpoint 2: Role of Government
Mini-goal: Understand how governments respond.
Guided discussion: Governments create policies to protect workers, support local industries, and regulate foreign businesses. Laws on labor rights, taxation, and environmental protection help reduce harm caused by globalization.
Real-life tie-in: Minimum wage laws protect workers from exploitation.
Mini-summary: Government policies guide fair globalization.
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Why are labor laws important?
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They protect workers’ rights and welfare.
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How can governments support local businesses?
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Through subsidies, training, and fair trade rules.
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What happens without regulation?
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Exploitation and inequality increase.
Checkpoint 3: Role of Institutions and Businesses
Mini-goal: Examine responsibility of organizations.
Guided discussion: Schools, companies, and organizations must act ethically. Businesses should ensure fair wages and safe conditions. Schools should prepare students with global skills and values.
Real-life tie-in: Companies adopting fair trade practices support farmers.
Mini-summary: Institutions must act responsibly in a global economy.
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Why should businesses act ethically?
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To protect workers and society.
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How can schools help students face globalization?
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By teaching skills, values, and critical thinking.
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What happens when companies ignore responsibility?
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Workers and environment suffer.
Checkpoint 4: Role of Citizens
Mini-goal: Identify how citizens can respond.
Guided discussion: Citizens influence globalization through choices and actions. Buying local products, supporting fair trade, and being informed consumers help protect the economy and culture.
Real-life tie-in: Choosing local products supports Filipino workers.
Mini-summary: Citizens play a key role in shaping globalization.
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How can consumers act responsibly?
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By choosing ethical and local products.
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Why is awareness important?
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It helps people make informed decisions.
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Can small actions make a difference?
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Yes. Collective action creates change.
💡 Example in Action
- Government increases minimum wage.
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This protects workers from exploitation.
- Company follows fair trade practices.
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This ensures ethical production.
- Students buy locally made products.
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This supports the local economy.
- School teaches global citizenship.
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This prepares learners for a global world.
- Community protects local culture.
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This preserves national identity.
📝 Try It Out
- List two challenges of globalization.
- Name one government response to globalization.
- Name one responsible action by businesses.
- Name one action citizens can take.
- Why is sustainability important?
- How can policies reduce inequality?
- Why should workers’ rights be protected?
- How can students prepare for globalization?
- What does responsible consumption mean?
- How can Filipinos protect culture in a globalized world?
✅ Check Yourself
- True/False: Globalization challenges can be managed.
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True
- Who makes national policies?
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Government.
- Which action supports local economy?
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Buying local products.
- True/False: Only governments are responsible.
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False
- Why is fair trade important?
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It protects workers and producers.
🚀 Go Further
- Create a poster promoting responsible globalization.
- Research one government policy related to globalization.
- Interview a local business owner.
- Write a reflection on ethical consumption.
- Design a community action plan.
🔗 My Reflection
Notebook task: Write 7–9 sentences.
- What globalization challenge concerns you most?
- Which response is most effective? Why?
- How can you personally respond to globalization responsibly?
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