ABSTRACT
Representatives of core nations sought cheap labor, sometimes using slaves. During modern globalization Brazil eliminated a substantial number of unskilled jobs and increased positions for university-trained professionals, making it one of the economically most unequal countries in the world. The hegemonic power normally seeks an unrestricted international flow of capital and labor as well as political restraints on arbitrary governmental power and the loss of civil liberties. While dominant powers in the world system often present themselves as peace-loving, their leaders have recognized the necessity of a strong military presence. Modern world systems have always been in flux, with the production and distribution of goods as clothes and sport shoes gradually globalizing over time. While social class has a major impact on people’s job prospects, gender can also play a significant role. Many workers in developing countries face sweatshop conditions, which include low wages, exposure to difficult, dangerous working conditions, sexism and racism, captive and child labor, and ineffectual monitoring.
