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What is meant by the term 'Global South'?
What is meant by the term 'Global South'?
It refers to most nations located in Africa, Latin America, and the developing parts of Asia.
How does the Global South differ from the Third World?
How does the Global South differ from the Third World?
The Global South is more focused on economic and developmental status, while the Third World was originally a political classification during the Cold War.
Which of the following regions are included in the Global South? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following regions are included in the Global South? (Select all that apply)
- Europe
- The United States
- Africa (correct)
- Latin America (correct)
The Global North includes only countries north of the equator.
The Global North includes only countries north of the equator.
What factors contribute to the integration of the Asian region?
What factors contribute to the integration of the Asian region?
The Global North is viewed as more _______ and economically stable countries.
The Global North is viewed as more _______ and economically stable countries.
What does the 'global divide' mean from a citizen perspective?
What does the 'global divide' mean from a citizen perspective?
Match the following regions with their respective classifications:
Match the following regions with their respective classifications:
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Study Notes
Global Divides: The North and the South
- The concept of "Global South" refers to disparities in access to information technology and resources, often reflecting a socio-political and economic categorization.
- Global North typically includes developed nations like the United States, Canada, G8 members, and some countries south of the equator (Australia and New Zealand).
- Global South generally includes nations in Africa, Latin America, and developing parts of Asia (except for Japan).
- The Human Development Index (HDI) is used as a benchmark for classifying countries; 64 countries with high HDIs are considered Global North, while the remaining 133 are Global South.
- Global North includes: Australia, Canada, Israel, Hong Kong, Macau, New Zealand, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, the United States, and all of Europe (including Russia).
- Global South includes: Asia excluding Japan, Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan; Central America, South America, Mexico, Africa, and the Middle East excluding Israel.
- Global North and Global South are intertwined within global processes, despite inequalities.
- The North-South divide reflects a socio-political and economic classification, which emphasizes differences in wealth and development levels.
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