Overview: In this discussion, you will apply global theories of stratification. The topic of outsourcing will be analyzed in the context of global stratification.
Initial post: In your initial post, address the following questions:

What do you think about companies in the U. S. outsourcing jobs to peripheral and semi-peripheral countries?
Do you think outsourcing benefits the U. S. and the citizens of America?
Explain in one to two paragraphs the dynamics in the relationship between the core, peripheral, and semi-peripheral countries that are involved in outsourcing.

Reply post: In your reply post, discuss the perspective shared on outsourcing and comment on the process and outcome of outsourcing. Be sure to include information you have learned in the class or readings in your response.