Progress report

Numan Gondal SOSC 1430 Title: Fair Trade Movement as a Globalization from Below Transnational Campaign Subject: The Fair Trade movement is an example of alternative globalization, disputing mainstream trade methods and calling for equal treatment of producers in poor nations. This progress report outlines my research insights and an early case for understanding the Fair Trade movement as a worldwide campaign related to the idea of "globalization from below." Tentative Thesis Statement: My research aims to demonstrate that the Fair Trade movement has been successful in resolving global trade inequality while supporting long-term human development by promoting fairer trade practices and supporting neglected producers. Relevance: The Fair Trade movement is a major aspect of alternative globalization, examining traditional trade practices and trying for equitable treatment of producers in poor nations. This movement seeks to correct the inequities built into the global trade system by putting disadvantaged producers' well-being first. Its importance comes from being able to promote long-term human growth, empowering communities, and a more fair global economy. 1. "Fair Trade and Development: Examining the Challenges and Opportunities of Fair Trade in Africa" (Raynolds, 2015) - This source is useful because it gives a detailed perspective of Fair Trade's influence on African economies and communities, which is essential for examining the movement's global effects. The basic idea is that, while Fair Trade has benefited African farmers by improving their income, it confronts challenges in terms of market access and competitiveness. This case will help to emphasize the different aspects of Fair Trade's influence, demonstrating both its gains and limits in addressing development issues. Information from this resource, such as data on income gains and obstacles experienced, will be used to support the thesis that Fair Trade has actual benefits but has considerable difficulties with implementation. 2. "The Fair Trade Scandal: Marketing Poverty to Benefit the Rich" (Jaffee, 2014) - This extremely important perspective is required to offer an equal assessment of the Fair Trade movement. The primary claim is that Fair Trade can at times emphasize the interests of rich consumers over the requirements of producers, producing worries regarding its overall efficiency in eliminating poverty. This argument will be useful in offering a detailed examination of the ethical consequences and potential flaws of Fair

Numan Gondal SOSC 1430 Trade. Examples and case studies from this source will be utilized to show areas where the movement may fall short of its stated aims, adding vital insights to the research. 3. "Fair Trade, Certification, and Labor Standards" (Utting, 2018) - This source is essential because it focuses on the function of Fair Trade certification in raising labour standards in developing nations, which is a key aspect of the movement's impact. The primary case points out the value of certification while also acknowledging the necessity for larger measures to overcome structural gaps in international trade. This argument will be used to highlight the importance of Fair Trade certification in improving improved working conditions, as well as its limits in addressing larger societal concerns. Information and examples from this source will be used to demonstrate the influence of Fair Trade certification on labour standards, as well as the effects on larger trade equality initiatives. 4. Outline: 1. Introduction ○ Overview of Fair Trade and its goals ○ Thesis statement 2. Origins and Evolution of the Fair Trade Movement ○ Historical context ○ Key organizations and actors 3. Goals and Strategies of the Fair Trade Movement ○ Advocacy for fairer trade practices ○ Certification and labelling 4. Development Issues Addressed by the Fair Trade Movement ○ Poverty alleviation ○ Gender equality ○ Environmental sustainability 5. Challenges and Criticisms ○ Market access ○ Impact on local economies 6. Assessing the Outcomes of the Fair Trade Movement ○ Impact on producer communities ○ Influence on mainstream trade practices 7. Conclusion ○ Summary of key findings ○ Reflection on the Future of Fair Trade

Numan Gondal SOSC 1430 Progress Summary: My study on the Fair Trade movement has grown greatly; it now covers the movement's objectives, tactics, and historical evolution as well as its influence on development-related issues. I made an initial thesis statement and identified important scholarly sources. I still need to look for more recent resources in order to further develop my analysis and figure out how best to use case studies and other resources in my essay Next Steps: 1. Look for recent publications (those released after 2010) that offer knowledge about the most recent advancements and trends in the Fair Trade movement. 2. Examine the best approaches to incorporate case studies or other examples to show how Fair Trade affects certain communities in my thesis. 3. Continue refining the essay's structure and locating evidence and concepts from scholarly sources to support it. Conclusion: Finally, the Fair Trade movement has grown into a powerful global campaign that is in line with the idea of "globalization from below." Through my study, I hope to show that Fair Trade has been successful in addressing global trade inequalities through encouraging equal trade practices and supporting economically disadvantaged producers. Regardless of difficulties and criticism, Fair Trade has achieved significant success in reducing poverty, improving gender equality, and supporting environmental sustainability. By including examples and case studies in my article, I want to show the true influence of Fair Trade on specific communities, which will help to support my thesis. I'm confident that my research will offer an in-depth understanding of the Fair trade movement's significant potential in changing the nature of global trade as I continue to refine my research with more recent sources and study effective ways for incorporating this information into the essay.