Outsourcing. The moving of jobs from one country to another. Normally, this seems like a good idea because it allows some of the under-developed countries to start creating jobs, thus boosting their economy. Individuals who never really had a shot to make themselves anything get a second chance. Although working at computers is not their ideal job, it is the launching board for them to continue in the workforce and move up to other, more fruitful positions.
However, what about the countries that are outsourcing? Take for example the United States. Currently in what is perhaps the worst economic situation since the Great Depression, the job availability is looking very grim. At a time when many Americans need to find jobs, the government is sending them all overseas. Why is this so? Shouldn't the government be offering these jobs to those in our own country? I don't mean to sound bitter, but the United States should be taking care of its citizens first. Once the country has stabilized and created new jobs, the jobs which were originally going to be outsourced can continue to be.
This somewhat of a rant stems from "Who Benefits From the Digital Divide?" One of the four main focuses pays special attention to information capital in developed countries. Yes, I understand the need for cheap labor, but perhaps the tasks should be given to their own countrymen. However, people believe that outsourcing to other countries gives those inhabitants the opportunity to become part of the Internet. While creating this opportunity, they are systematically destroying their own country. Isn't this somewhat ironic?
It does seem ironic and I believe that the use of Internet and other technologies can be brought to under-developed countries in various other ways. Jobs could be created in the United States which would in fact promote Internet availability for countries which do not have easy accessibility. This would not only provide jobs for Americans, but also decrease the every widening digital divide.
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