Globalization is described as the continuous progress of capitalism through the advancement of trade and technology. According to David Harvey’s Globalization and the “Spatial Fix,” globalization can be interpreted through the theory of the “spatial fix.” He refers to the term “fix” as the idea of securing something in place or even returning things to their original function. This is key to understanding Harvey’s theory of globalization and its addiction to geographical expansion and restructuring. That being said, with the rise of capitalism across the world, labor and contamination issues are at an all-time high, specifically for women in developing countries. This can be seen in Vicky Funari and Sergio De La Torre’s Maquilapolis (2006). …show more content…
This documentary exemplifies David Harvey’s “spatial fix” theory, showing how globalization has led to an overaccumulation of “spatial fixes” that would inevitably lead to its devaluation, causing extensive consequences for labor and capital. The term “spatial fix” represents capitalism’s desire to grow and expand. In Harvey’s excerpt, he describes globalization as a contemporary version of capitalism’s incessant search for a “spatial fix,” the need for geographical and technological expansion through economic growth. In the film, the maquiladoras are a crucial component of global progress and are in the core structure of the “spatial fix.” The documentary is set in Tijuana, Mexico, through the lens of the maquiladoras, who share an authentic perspective behind their experiences. The promoters describe their experiences in the workforce and the hardships of globalization. 80% of maquiladoras are women, and almost all of them are single mothers. These factories produce compact items, where women are better suited as laborers because of their small and agile …show more content…
Transnational corporations seek Mexico as one of the producers of various materials due to the cheap labor and tax reductions. This is where Harvey’s “spatial fix” comes into play. The desire of these multimillion-dollar corporations to expand and profit has led to the abuse of labor workers. The overaccumulation of “spatial fixes” has led to capitalism’s inescapable downfall. According to Harvey, there is a central contradiction of capital, where institutions build a fixed space for their means to eventually destroy that space in order to make way for a new “spatial fix.” This never-ending cycle continues with the growth of globalization and the pursuit of expansion. Harvey’s theory is best portrayed through the film, where one of the protagonists describes the repercussions of globalization. Loudres Luján, a 29-year-old mother working for a maquiladora factory, describes her everyday life. In this particular scene, Luján shows a river near her house that is black and muddy, with a lot of contamination. She speaks about the environmental conditions and how they have changed significantly since the construction of the