1. Evidence of
Globalization in
Philadelphia
by Ian McClendon
Wednesday, May 30, 12

2. Culture The Perlman Building is apart of
the Art Museum and was
converted from an Insurance
building to an office building and
storage space for extra artwork.
Several years ago a decision was
made to open the Perlman to the
public, as another option for
people to tour all types of
international art. From historic
fashion design to artifacts to
modern sculptures, the Perlman
is an electric mix to see. The
Perlman, like all museums,
represents influences of meeting
cultures throughout time and to
present. All the changes
throughout the eras are shown
here, with symbolism and
significance.
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3. Security and Terrorism The Philadelphia Police
Department consists of 6600
sworn members and 800 civilian
personnel. They serve and protect
in active duty covering 140-miles
where 1.5 million people reside.
From the homicidal statistics
produced by the Philadelphia
Police each year, a report is sent to
the FBI along with every other
community’s police/security force’s
statistics. From this data, one can
find out where the most dangerous
places are, city to state, and of
course the safest as well. This
information can be considered
representative of our nation, and
other nations from first to third
world, who have their own
statistics on homicide, taken by
the security/police force of
Philadelphia.
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4. Politics / International Law,
Organizations
The Eastern State Penitentiary is the world’s first
prison to be designed by the idea of having every
prisoner feel true regret and remorse for their crimes.
This is why the the prison is called a “Penitentiary”. It
was the most expensive thing constructed at the
time and claims to be the most famous prison in the
world. This prison’s aim was to have each man leave
with a change of heart. This prison was created in
1829 and stood as a model worldwide for 300 other
prisons built. Now it is known as a hot-spot tourist
attraction, and a monument to morality.
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5. Society, Culture, and Gender
This field is known as Vaughn Colen
Field, commonly known as the
“baseball field”. Here youth from t-
ball to junior league baseball &
softball play here. The t-ball league
is for boys and girls, since at ages
four to six there aren’t any physical
advantages to make playing unfair.
From eight and onward begins the
division of baseball and softball.
Girls play softball, a game that just
like baseball only changed a bit for
gender reasons, as in they play with
a bigger ball that has softer material.
These games are played
internationally, and bring families
and friends together to enjoy and
relax outside. It is also a bonding
tool for parents and children.
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6. Economy / Trade
Philadelphia’s economy was originally about manufacturing
goods , but since World War 2 the industries relocated to the
suburbs. Philadelphia’s economy has shifted since then to be
more modern, as in working with information service providers,
computer-based business, insurance, telecommunication,
publishing, and tourism. There is a development of sophisticated
industries to uplift Philadelphia’s economy. There is a focus on
creating more research institutions, pharmaceutical firms, medical
schools, and hospitals. Most of the development right now is in
industries making medical instruments to supply the latter. Since
this city is on the East, there is a lot of traffic coming through
transporting cargo up and down the coast.
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7. Human Rights America is known to be a refuge for
people leaving their homeland due to
hardships. Immigrants have a higher
tendency to call home in cities, since it
is cheaper to live. Majority of these
people do not have English as their
first language, and must learn it as they
go along. Nation-wide movements try
to help immigrants locally as they settle
and begin a new life. For example,
EWSOL (a language-assistance
program in public schools in
Philadelphia) helps their children learn
English so they have an opportunity in
American education and careers to
better their future. Philadelphia has
other public programs to help assist
people and their children, to keep the
promise of a better future.
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8. Society, Culture, Gender
Obesity is a global epidemic, commonly
known as “globesity”. Since 2000, it was
recorded there were over 300 million
obese adults. The biggest example is in
the United States, where obesity is now
seen as one of many leading threat to the
citizens. Now, in modern times of
everything booming, so is the effort to be
healthy. In the media and stores, healthy
dieting and exercise are the most common
slogans. Society is saying all people are
encouraged to be active and in control, no
matter what gender, age, or creed.
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9. Education
Public schools in Philadelphia are very culturally
diverse places. There are many ethnicities,
languages, creeds, and traditions meeting for one
purpose: to learn. Globally it is said that the best
tool a person can be equipped with is education.
Whether it’s just a degree or an actual interest in
knowledge, education and literacy are considered
very important worldwide. No matter which
hemisphere or culture, even the under-developed
societies understand that an education is what’s
needed to make money. An education is believed
to give a person security in having a job and
shelter and food to eat. They and their families will
have success if educated.
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