--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: In this time of globalization, with all…" description: "\"In this time of globalization, with all its advantages, the poor are the most vulnerable to having their traditions, relationships and knowledge and sk..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/48e/james-wolfensohn-14014_advantage_in-this-time-of-globalization-with-all-i_937436.jpg" --- # In this time of globalization, with all its advantages… ![“In this time of globalization, with all its advantages, the poor are the most vulnerable to having their traditions, relationships and knowledge and skills ignored and denigrated, and experiencing development with a great sense of trauma, loss and social disconnectedness.” quote by James Wolfensohn](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/48e/james-wolfensohn-14014_advantage_in-this-time-of-globalization-with-all-i_937436.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/48e/james-wolfensohn-14014_advantage_in-this-time-of-globalization-with-all-i_937436.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/48e/james-wolfensohn-14014_advantage_in-this-time-of-globalization-with-all-i_937436.jpg) > “In this time of globalization, with all its advantages, the poor are the most vulnerable to having their traditions, relationships and knowledge and skills ignored and denigrated, and experiencing development with a great sense of trauma, loss and social disconnectedness.” [James Wolfensohn](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/james-wolfensohn/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Globalization can marginalize the poor, eroding their cultural heritage and causing trauma and isolation. **In simple terms:** Globalization harms the poor’s traditions and community ties. Key Takeaway Protect and value vulnerable cultures during development. Themes inequality culture globalization trauma social cohesion Mood concerned reflective Type policy social commentary When to use this quote - NGO projects - urban planning - education programs - policy making Key Concepts Cultural erosion social exclusion development ethics Questions to Reflect On - How can development policies honor local traditions? - What mechanisms can reduce social isolation of the poor? 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