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What historical context led to the coining of the term 'Third World'?
Which of the following best describes the socio-economic characteristic of Third World countries?
How are Third World countries categorized in relation to the global economic system?
What does the term 'Third World' encompass?
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What did President Harry S. Truman imply about the future of global support for developing countries?
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What does the concept of 'developing world' signify in terms of political organization?
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What challenges do Third World countries typically face?
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How is the definition of 'Third World' ideologically driven?
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What is a shared characteristic of the First World countries?
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Which regions are categorized as Second World countries?
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What does Truman's Point 4 speech primarily emphasize?
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How is the concept of development described in the provided content?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the First World?
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What distinguishes the Second World from the First World?
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Which statement best reflects the meaning of ‘development’ based on the content?
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Which of the following countries could still claim loyalty to socialist ideology after 1989?
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What was a common outcome of Latin America's struggle for independence?
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Which characteristic best describes the economic situation in many Third World countries?
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What percentage of the labor force in Third World countries is typically engaged in agriculture?
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What is a common issue faced by Third World countries regarding land ownership?
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How do developing countries interact with the global economy?
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What term is used to describe the label referring to the poorest of the poor and failed states?
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Which key figure is NOT associated with the Non-Aligned Movement?
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What was the political objective of the Non-Aligned Movement?
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Which conference marked the origin of the Non-Aligned Movement?
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How many members does the Non-Aligned Movement represent?
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What is one significant factor contributing to social inequalities in well-being?
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Which type of regime is characterized by military control?
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What is one primary cause of the lack of national integration in post-colonial countries?
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What issue arises from high population growth in relation to economic development?
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What distinguishes Newly Industrialized Countries (NICs)?
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Which classification by the World Bank refers to countries with the lowest income levels?
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What percentage of exports must manufactured goods constitute for a country to be classified as Newly Industrialized?
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Which of the following statements reflects the reality of low-income countries?
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Study Notes
The Concept and Meaning of Development
- The concept of development is complex and contested.
- Development is ideologically driven and associated with Western ideas of progress, industrialization, and capitalism.
- Development involves "Good Change" in various aspects of the human condition.
The Three Worlds During The Cold-War Era
- The "First World" includes North America, Western Europe, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand, sharing liberal democracy and capitalism.
- The "Second World" formerly comprised socialist countries like the USSR, Eastern Europe, Cuba, and North Korea, with centrally planned economies and limited political pluralism.
- The "Third World" includes all countries of the Global South, except Australia, New Zealand, and Japan, categorized by colonial history, economic and social development, and low incomes.
Truman's Point 4 Speech: A Call for Development
- President Harry S. Truman called for a new program to improve underdeveloped areas and leverage scientific advances for the betterment of the world.
- He emphasized the suffering of more than half of the world's population and declared that the new era demands a focus on alleviating poverty and disease.
Characteristics of the Third World
- Poverty: Low per capita income, high inequality, poor infrastructure, and limited modern technology.
- Average incomes: Found in low and lower-middle income categories.
- Industrialization: Dependence on agriculture, with a larger proportion of the workforce engaged in agriculture than developed countries.
- Integration into the World Economy: High dependence on exports of primary commodities, resulting in a weakness in trading relations with developed countries.
- Social Well-being: Inequalities in social well-being, often between urban and rural areas, and between men and women.
- Regime Types: A range of authoritarian, semi-authoritarian, and transitional regimes, including military dictatorships, neo-patrimonial systems, and theocracies.
- Lack of National Integration: Internal division along ethnic, religious, and cultural lines, often stemming from arbitrary colonial borders.
- High Population Growth: Rapid urbanization and rural exodus, exceeding the capacity of cities to accommodate, leading to slums and poverty.
Labeling in International Development
- Newly Industrialized Countries (NICs): Emerging markets that meet specific criteria related to manufacturing contributions to GDP, export volume, and per capita income.
- Developing Countries: A term used in opposition to “developed,” with classification based on GDP per capita, often considered a statistical illusion.
- Fourth World: The poorest of the poor, including failed states and indigenous societies.
- Two-thirds World, Majority World, South/Global South: Alternative labels to emphasize the numerical dominance and shared experiences of developing countries.
The Non-Aligned Movement and the Cold War
- The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) represents the interests of developing countries.
- Its origins trace back to the 1955 Bandung Conference, where leaders of 29 African and Asian states sought to address common concerns and devise shared policies for global relations.
- Leaders like Nehru, Sukarno, and Nasser played key roles in the movement.
The Origins of NAM
- The Movement emerged out of a shared desire to promote independence, modernization, and peace.
- The Bandung Conference aimed to strengthen ties between newly independent nations of Africa and Asia.
- NAM seeks to uphold the right of independent judgment and to address shared concerns related to imperialism, neo-colonialism, and power imbalances in international relations.
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Explore the complex concept of development and its ideological underpinnings in Western thought. Learn about the categorizations of the First, Second, and Third Worlds during the Cold War era as well as Truman's efforts in promoting development. This quiz will provide insights into how these ideas shaped global interactions.