The Virgin of Guadeloupe

Dara Ali
CSC 101
Professor Roger
May 29, 2011

“The Virgin of Guadeloupe”

The Virgin of Guadeloupe is the name of chapter ten of Thomas Friedman’s book, The World Is Flat. Let’s have a look of what he is saying about today’s globalization and the art of industry.

Firstly, the importance of the Virgin of Guadeloupe that is being produced in the Chinese workforce and sent into Mexico. What Thomas Friedman is saying here is simply lying behind the background of Chinese role in the field of industry. In addition, globalization and the advancement of technology are two key principles the Chinese workforce has reached. Chinese mega-structure industry now is producing things that were someday ere unknown to them. So, in exporting goods Chinese have a great role in the world which has taken the place of Mexicans’ recently. What is seen as phenomenon here is Chinese success in taking the Mexican’s second U.S. importer, as the author says.

Secondly, Mexico failed to endeavor today’s globalization. In turn, Mexican economy suffers. Because of the rapid increase of Chinese workforce and its capability to embrace today’s globalization, Mexicans show their failure to go along with all of these changes and cannot cope easily with it.

Lastly, exemplification of Irish economy is another key point within chapter ten. Ireland hugely succeeded in increasing the GDP. It is not only because they have good workers, but also because of its long-lasting plans vis-a-vis industry and other related forces. Naming this country as one of the most successful forces in Europe is something must be mentioned.