Which of the following is a feature of globalization from below?
A) demands for greater environmental regulations around the globe
B) praise by many groups for the expansion of capitalism into developing countries
C) embracing and accepting any and all forms of globalization
D) capitalist pressure to reduce workers' rights in the global economy

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Feature A, demands for greater environmental regulations, is an example of globalization from below because it is driven by grassroots movements and individuals who are advocating for change at the local and global level. It is not something that is being imposed by governments or corporations. Features B, C, and D all represent aspects of top-down globalization, which is driven by powerful institutions and actors such as multinational corporations and global financial institutions. These features may benefit certain groups but do not represent the democratization of globalization that is associated with globalization from below.

Which of the Following Is a Feature of Globalization from Below