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Newsletters - The Impact of Globalisation on Families and Communities


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The Impact of Globalisation on Families and Communities
This newsletter follows the consultation organised by the Family Network in co-operation with the Anglican Church of Korea and held in Seoul n 2007. It includes articles based on papers presented by several of the delegates. These tell of the impact of global economic forces on families in Korea, Hong Kong, Japan, The Philippines, Singapore and Australia, with the growth in the numbers of women and men working away from their homes and the resulting pressure on them and their families. The article from The Philippines shows how the bride trade, with women seeking to escape poverty through marriage abroad, can result in their exploitation and abuse. Additional articles from Argentina, Bangladesh and UK make clear that problems caused by agribusinesses and migrant working are by no means confined to countries in Asia, but occur in many parts of the Communion. Efforts are being made by churches and specialist organisations such as the Asia Pacific Mission to Migrants to help migrant workers through centres offering support, advocacy and friendship. Globalisation may well be here to stay but we need to be aware of its negative effects on many families, and the prayer of those at the Consultation was that their deliberations will encourage all parts of the Anglican Communion to work to support families in whatever situation they find themselves and so demonstrate the love of Christ in action.

 

Please note: the views of individual contributors do not necessarily reflect those of the International Anglican Family Network

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