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However, the rise of globalization has not been without its criticisms. Concerns about the offshoring of jobs have created economic anxiety, particularly within working-class communities in the United States. The abandonment of traditional manufacturing jobs in favor of cheaper labor overseas has not only depressed wages but also stripped many individuals of their livelihoods and sense of purpose. The shift has contributed to economic disparities and a crisis in personal identity for those used to stable, manufacturing-based employment.