In Michael Peter Smith’s “Transnational Migration and the Globalization of Grassroots Politics,” he discusses two main topics of transnationalism and its impact on grassroot activism. Transnationalism has blurred the physical and social borders that have previously existed. It also complicates economic and cultural production. Smith (1994) presents a new term called deterritorialization and reterritorialization which relates to the conception of homeland and transnational borders (18). Moreover, Smith explores how activism manifests with the rise of globalization. He (1994) champions the idea of “think globally, act locally” (25). This encourages grassroot efforts to provide aid or support in countries experiencing social, cultural, political, or economic issues. It is also a way to practice solidarity. In my eyes, this is one of the strengths that comes out of transnationalism. For example, I have seen people in my community mobilize to gather funds and resources to send to the communities in the Philippines affected by the Taal volcanic eruption.
Question: What are some challenges that may arise with a transnational social movement? Is it harder to organize a united movement/people power?
Works Cited
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Smith, Michael Peter. 1994. “Can You Imagine? Transnational Migration and the Globalization of Grassroots Politics.” Social Text, No. 39 (Summer, 1994), pp. 15-33
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