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What is the primary purpose of the term 'global south' in contemporary criticism?
What is the primary characteristic that defines the global north according to the categorization?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the global north?
What is the primary geographical factor that affects development, according to the text?
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What is the significance of Grovogui's contention about the global south?
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What is the concept of human development used for?
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What is a key component of the Human Development Indicators (HDI)?
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According to the report chaired by Willy Brandt, what type of split is the North-South divide prone to assume?
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What is the purpose of the Human Development Reports?
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What is included in the calculation of life expectancy?
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Study Notes
Global Divides
- Global South refers to the imbalance of global power, where some states have more advantages than others.
- The term Global South is not a geographical direction, but a symbolic designation to capture the cohesion of former colonial entities moving towards a postcolonial international order.
Geographical Factors Affecting Development
- Climate
- Location
- Resources
- Stability
The North-South Divide
- Global North: consists of Western Europe, developed parts of Asia, Australia, and New Zealand, characterized by rich, industrialized, and democratic countries.
- Global South: consists of Africa, Latin America, and developing Asia, including the Middle East, characterized by developing nations and non-democratic countries.
Characteristics of the North-South Divide
- Interstate inequalities are influenced by geographical location, but more importantly, by economic and political power.
- The concept of human development is used to classify states as developed or underdeveloped, taking into account people's ability to develop their full potential and lead fulfilled lives.
Human Development Indicators (HDI)
- Life expectancy and health profile
- Education and literacy
- Fuel, sanitation, shelter
- Food, jobs, crime, personal distress
- Careers/jobs and political participation
Top and Bottom Ten Countries in Terms of HDI Rankings 2023
- Not provided in the original text
The Concept of North-South Divide
- The concept is not just geographical, but also conceptual and theoretical.
- Industrial development is often associated with the Global North, while poverty is often linked to the Global South.
- The North-South divide is reinforced by indicators associated with globalization.
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Explore the concept of Global South, its significance in contemporary politics, and the imbalance of global power. Learn about the symbolic designation of Global South and its emergence in decolonization and movement towards independence.
