Date of Submission

Spring 2024

Academic Program

Global and International Studies

Project Advisor 1

Miles Rodriguez

Abstract/Artist's Statement

This research paper delves into the multifaceted history of coffee in Colombia, tracing its origins from the Spanish Conquistadors' arrival in 1499 to its present-day significance. Through a comprehensive analysis, the chapter unfolds the intricate interplay of historical events, cultural influences, and economic shifts that have shaped Colombia into the world's third-largest exporter of coffee. The paper analyses coffee growing in Colombia as a subset of the globalization debate that took place in the 1980s and 1990s. It highlights how the globalization debate influenced events in Colombia’s coffee industry. Important aspects and concepts of the globalization debate such as deregulation, privatization, neoliberalism, culture exchange, fiscal austerity, financial focus, and a global supply chain are also analysed and their implications on Colombia’s coffee growing industry. The research project also highlights important factors that affect the inequalities in the Colombian coffee industry. The role of women is put under the microscope and their disproportionate gains are also highlighted. The impact of globalization on the role of women in Colombia’s coffee growing industry is also explored.

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