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What are the major divides in today's interconnected world?
What are the major divides in today's interconnected world?
Global North and Global South
Which factors led to the North-South divide?
Which factors led to the North-South divide?
Colonial mentality refers to the belief that one's culture is superior to others.
Colonial mentality refers to the belief that one's culture is superior to others.
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What is one long-standing consequence of colonialism?
What is one long-standing consequence of colonialism?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of the Global North?
Which of the following is a characteristic of the Global North?
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The Global South faces ______ access to technological advancement.
The Global South faces ______ access to technological advancement.
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Match the following economic sectors with the appropriate region:
Match the following economic sectors with the appropriate region:
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Study Notes
Global Divides: North vs. South
- The North-South divide refers to the economic, social, and political disparities between developed countries in the Northern Hemisphere (Global North) and less developed countries in the Southern Hemisphere (Global South).
- The historical context of the divide is deeply rooted in colonialism, imperialism, and unequal trade relationships that have shaped development globally.
Colonial Legacy
- Colonialism imposed economic structures that favored colonizers' economies at the expense of local development, creating long-lasting inequalities in wealth, technology, and infrastructure.
- Impacts of colonialism include:
- Colonial mentality: Perception of inferiority compared to foreign cultures and ethnicities.
- Racism: Beliefs that race determines human traits, leading to superiority claims.
- Discrimination: Unjust treatment based on ethnicity, age, sex, or disability.
Unequal Trade Relationships
- Colonizers imposed trade patterns benefiting their economies, contributing to enduring economic disparities between former colonizers and colonies.
- Exploitation of natural resources and slave labor during the Industrial Revolution intensified these disparities.
- The age of exploration, with Portugal and Spain dividing the world, also contributed to unequal trade relationships.
Economic Disparities
- The North-South divide is characterized by stark economic differences:
- Per Capita Income: Significantly higher in the Global North compared to the Global South.
- Access to Technological Advancement: Easier in the Global North, more difficult in the Global South.
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Employment Sectors:
- Global North: Technology-based, finance-focused, manufacturing.
- Global South: Agriculture-focused, export-heavy, labor-intensive.
The Impact of Globalization
- Globalization, characterized by increased trade, investment, and communication, has both positive and negative impacts on the North-South divide.
- It can facilitate economic growth and development in the Global South, but also exacerbates inequalities due to exploitative practices and unequal distribution of benefits.
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Explore the economic, social, and political disparities between the Global North and South, rooted in colonialism and imperialism. This quiz delves into the historical context, implications of colonial legacies, and the impacts of unequal trade relationships that continue to influence global development.
