I want you to watch this documentary, entitled “The New Corporation” (2020), which takes a critical look at multinational corporation practices. This material is central to this week’s topic, where we will explore the shortcomings of the free market economic system, which includes economic changes in the USA and the rise of globalization. Those who study social problems often attribute a wide array of troubles as being connected to corporate activities and consumerism (such as wealth inequality, various environmental crises, human rights violations, political dysfunction, etc…). Additionally, this documentary addresses corporate public relations & ideology which influences the public into a pro-corporate mindset, viewing these institutions as a solution to social problems.
Your assignment is to WATCH THE FIRST HOUR AND 10 MINUTES OF THIS DOCUMENTARY (STOP when it gets to “Democracy in Crisis”- ) and then write a 3-page (double spaced) reaction to this video.
The first half of the review should be your own summary to what is talking about in the video, explaining their main ideas to me. The second half of the review should be your thoughts and opinions about what the video had to say, explaining why you feel the way that you do, and how this video made you feel – do you agree or disagree with the filmmakers’ argument that corporations manipulate the way we think about how to address social problems? Explain why you feel this way.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ld8vBglQDNk&ab_channel=NunoBorgesPinto