Response - A World on the Edge

Amy Chua, who wrote the article, "A World on the Edge", brings up many different points as to how Globalization promotes ethnic violence and problems. She tells us that her aunt, who was a very wealthy Filipino Chinese woman, was murdered at the age of 58. She had bank accounts and property, and many other assets that native Filipino's didn't. She was an economically dominant minority. The Chinese believe that somebody who is murdered, is not seen as a lucky person. Being unlucky is extremely shameful among their culture.
The main theory behind the murder was not to get her money or possessions, but revenge. The power Amy Chua's aunt possessed built up a lot of hostility among the other native Filipinos. This, however, is a very common reason for a Chinese Filipino to be targeted.
This murder is just one small example of hatred caused by economic differences. But if you look at the situation in a bigger picture, Globalization has enforced hatred among those who are economically dominant. Obviously, Americans, are currently the main target. Chua seems to think that the relationship between the free-market and ethnic violence has been a result of globalization.