Outsourcing as popular culture
Most superhero movies have a bit where the hero has suddenly become famous, become a topic of conversation for the common man. The older Superman movies used Newspaper headlines as a way of showing this. The newer ones have TV interviews, street singers, etc. for the same purpose. The idea is to show that a meme, a concept, is now a topic of discussion not only for the directly affected, but for society at large. I'd like to add Shock Jock abuse - and articles about it - to this category. It's one more indicator that the common American knows and has an opinion about the Debate Over Outsourcing.
Of course, one could argue that the debate became a part of American popular culture the moment it became an 'emotional' issue during the Presidential election. Election campaigns tend to focus on issues that evoke reactions from the common man - you won't find Bush promising "No more GOTOs" in his election speech. By that yardstick, outsourcing ranks among Iraq and Bin Laden as a part of popular culture in the US today.
The Shock Jock stunts - and many more like it, including the usual descriptions on Slashdot of terrible call-centre experiences - point to the fact that the debate is not (was it ever?) a technical or economic one. Never mind that Outsourcing is a necessity in this age, or that it often helps the company; it's 'in' to treat it as a threat to the country.
Expect more stupid stunts in the years to come. My guesses: A comedy movie depicting an unemployed tech worker who goes to Bangalore to destroy an outsourcing company. A couple lines in hip-hop songs, something like "Outsource my a**!" Hacker novels - maybe even movies - depicting an Indian as the bad guy. T-Shirts with smartie comments have already begun to be popular.
Characters in Soap Operas losing their jobs to outsourcing, and emotional hand-wringing following.
Of course, one could argue that the debate became a part of American popular culture the moment it became an 'emotional' issue during the Presidential election. Election campaigns tend to focus on issues that evoke reactions from the common man - you won't find Bush promising "No more GOTOs" in his election speech. By that yardstick, outsourcing ranks among Iraq and Bin Laden as a part of popular culture in the US today.
The Shock Jock stunts - and many more like it, including the usual descriptions on Slashdot of terrible call-centre experiences - point to the fact that the debate is not (was it ever?) a technical or economic one. Never mind that Outsourcing is a necessity in this age, or that it often helps the company; it's 'in' to treat it as a threat to the country.
Expect more stupid stunts in the years to come. My guesses: A comedy movie depicting an unemployed tech worker who goes to Bangalore to destroy an outsourcing company. A couple lines in hip-hop songs, something like "Outsource my a**!" Hacker novels - maybe even movies - depicting an Indian as the bad guy. T-Shirts with smartie comments have already begun to be popular.
Characters in Soap Operas losing their jobs to outsourcing, and emotional hand-wringing following.
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Iwebresources: Looking for some IT projects.
Interactive Web Resources is an outsourcing company focused on serving the needs of Small Medium & Large size Businesses in the U.K, Australia, U.S, Europe, Canada & English speaking countries.
Interactive Web Resources as your outsourcing partner help's you to increase your profits, reduce business risk and create breakout value with new services and revenue streams.
IT Out sourcing Is Our Business
We are a Delhi based IT out sourcing company. Providing quality IT related services have been our focus ever since May 2004. From web site designing to web support, we deliver cost effective and reliable systems.There is no doubt that IT out sourcing is a most effective way to stretch your budget.
Whether you need any type of IT related services we have what you need at prices you can afford At Interactive Web Resources, our goal is to provide you with courteous, expedient, professional service of the highest caliber. Browse our Web site for more information about Interactive Web Resources. At Interactive Web Resources, the customer always comes first. We serve you Better.
Our Focus
Our focus is to serve the most professionally managed Overseas companies / Leading IT Companies / MNC's and Any type of company, who demands IT related services of highest standard & wants to avail the same with a difference.
We provide professional services in: -
* Data Entry & Copy Writing
* Web Designing & Web Promotions
* Content Writing
* Graphic Designing
* E-Commerce Solutions
* Web Support
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