globalization

Compose an essay addressing the overall theme of globalization from the regions covered in module 9 and 10, but specifically focuses integration and change of cultural identity, indigenous peoples, Micro-states. Explore the varying demographic structures and the environmental issues posed by the various agricultural systems and other primary economic activities, as they affect these regions and the world. South Asia’s recent decline in fertility shows a distinct pattern geographically. Sri Lanka and most of southern and western India show signs of stabilization while northern South Asia shows an increase. There have been family planning programs put into place in these areas but the commitment to adhering to these varies. Most South Asians reside in compact rural villages but large amounts are migrating into the larger cities with the promise of better living conditions and the city life’s attractions. As the farms in these areas learn to gather more machinery to do the work, the laborers have no choice but to migrate to urban areas. Small farmers have a difficult time competing with the larger farms who can afford fertilizers, etc. Because of this there has been an increase in suicides among this population (Rowntree, Lewis, Price, & Wycoff, 2012, p. 550).
South Asia can easily be divided in to several different crop zones. Rice is the main crop and in the lower Ganges Valley, lowlands in eastern and western coasts, delta lands of Bangladesh, lower Indus Valley, and in Sri Lanka. This region is the fourth largest producer of rice in the world. Wheat is the main crop grown in the northern Indus Valley and western half of Gange’s Valley. This is the area where the Green Revolution has significantly increased to crop yield. This technique has fed the population over the past several decades but whether or not it will continue to do so remains unknown. Some believe that if improvements could be