Write an essay that explores what the sociological study of globalization can teach us about war and social conflict (ethnic conflict, religious conflict, conflicts between majorities and minorities) in the world today.
How can we best understand their "root causes"? How do they relate to the characteristic power struggles of the global culture of capitalism?
Do the conflicts you discuss involve class conflict in anyway? Do they involve gender conflicts in anyway? Why, or why not? Defend the position you take.