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Which of the following characteristics is LEAST likely to be associated with countries in the Global North?
Which of the following characteristics is LEAST likely to be associated with countries in the Global North?
- Advanced technological infrastructure
- High levels of political stability
- Agrarian-based economy with a focus on agriculture (correct)
- Established democratic systems
According to the Brandt Report, all countries located geographically south of 30 degrees North are considered part of the 'Global South'.
According to the Brandt Report, all countries located geographically south of 30 degrees North are considered part of the 'Global South'.
False (B)
Explain how the economic structure of a developing country might bifurcate due to globalization, according to impacts of global divides.
Explain how the economic structure of a developing country might bifurcate due to globalization, according to impacts of global divides.
One sector integrates into the global economy, often under international corporations, while the other, cut off from globalization, faces low wages and bleak prospects.
The term 'North' and 'South' are often used as alternatives for designations of ______ and ______ countries, respectively, in a global context.
The term 'North' and 'South' are often used as alternatives for designations of ______ and ______ countries, respectively, in a global context.
Match the following characteristics with the appropriate global division:
Match the following characteristics with the appropriate global division:
What is a primary criticism of the North-South Divide?
What is a primary criticism of the North-South Divide?
The Brandt Report, published in 1983, suggested that the 'North' is exclusively defined by its geographical area above 30 degrees North latitude.
The Brandt Report, published in 1983, suggested that the 'North' is exclusively defined by its geographical area above 30 degrees North latitude.
Why might developing countries face political temptation for attacks on the entire system of globalization?
Why might developing countries face political temptation for attacks on the entire system of globalization?
The Global North comprises approximately ______ of the world's population.
The Global North comprises approximately ______ of the world's population.
Match each region/country with its classification according to the North/South divide:
Match each region/country with its classification according to the North/South divide:
What is a significant characteristic of economies in the Global South?
What is a significant characteristic of economies in the Global South?
Initiatives like the UN's Millennium Development Goals aim to widen the North-South divide by focusing on economic growth in developed countries.
Initiatives like the UN's Millennium Development Goals aim to widen the North-South divide by focusing on economic growth in developed countries.
How does the increasing absorption of companies in developing countries by American and European multinationals impact the developing world, as per the text?
How does the increasing absorption of companies in developing countries by American and European multinationals impact the developing world, as per the text?
The Global South generally represents ______ of the world's population.
The Global South generally represents ______ of the world's population.
Match the term with its defining characteristic:
Match the term with its defining characteristic:
Which factor contributes MOST to the socio-economic divide between the Global North and South?
Which factor contributes MOST to the socio-economic divide between the Global North and South?
Free trade and globalization have been universally successful in contracting the North-South divide, leading to equitable development worldwide.
Free trade and globalization have been universally successful in contracting the North-South divide, leading to equitable development worldwide.
Explain the significance of the Brandt Report in understanding global divides.
Explain the significance of the Brandt Report in understanding global divides.
The Global North is often associated with ______ population growth, indicating a more stable or declining demographic.
The Global North is often associated with ______ population growth, indicating a more stable or declining demographic.
Match each term with its description:
Match each term with its description:
Flashcards
The North
The North
Countries generally located above 30 degrees North latitude as identified in the Brandt Report.
The South
The South
Countries generally located south of 30 degrees North latitude.
Global North
Global North
Developed societies of Europe and North America characterized by wealth, democracy, and technological advancement.
Global South
Global South
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North and South (Global Context)
North and South (Global Context)
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North-South Divide
North-South Divide
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The Global North (Definition 2)
The Global North (Definition 2)
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The Global South (Definition 2)
The Global South (Definition 2)
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Millennium Development Goals
Millennium Development Goals
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Study Notes
- The Brandt Report (1983), published by a commission led by former German Chancellor Willy Brandt, identified the "North" and "South" as distinct global regions.
Global Divisions
- The "North" consists of countries above the 30-degree North latitude.
- The "South" is a geographical designation for most of the "Poor World," located south of the 30-degree North latitude, excluding Australia and New Zealand.
- The Global North comprises one-quarter of the world's population and includes developed societies in Europe and North America.
- The Global North is characterized by established democracy, wealth, technological advancement, political stability, aging populations, zero population growth, and dominance in world trade and politics.
- The Global South consists of developing countries, representing three-quarters of the world's population, with mainly agrarian economies in Africa, India, China, Latin America, and other regions, often characterized by turmoil, war, conflict, poverty, anarchy, and tyranny.
- In a global context, "the North" and "the South" are alternative terms for "developed" and "developing" countries, respectively, indicating a socio-economic and political divide.
- The Global North references the First World countries or developed countries.
- The Global South references the Third World countries or the developing countries.
Characteristics of the North vs South
- The North constitutes 1/4 of the world's population but holds 4/5 of the world's income.
- It has an average life expectancy of over 70 years, and most people have sufficient food.
- Most people are educated, and it accounts for over 90% of the world's manufacturing industry and about 96% of global spending on research and development.
- The South constitutes 3/4 of the world's population but holds only 1/5 of the world's income.
- It has an average life expectancy of 50 years, and 1/5 or more of its people suffer from hunger and malnutrition.
- Half of the population has little chance of any education and accounts for less than 10% of the world's manufacturing industry and 4% of global research and development.
Impacts of Global Divides
- Globalization creates contradictory trends, offering the prospect of wealth but also creating vulnerabilities to political turmoil.
- Companies in developing countries are increasingly being acquired by American and European multinationals.
- While solving capital access, this increases domestic political tensions, creating opportunities for attacks on globalization.
- Developing countries' economies are bifurcated: one set of enterprises integrates into the global economy (often owned by international corporations), while the rest are cut off, employing most of the labor force at low wages, widening the gap.
Closing the Gap
- The North-South Divide is criticized for promoting segregation along economic lines and widening the gap between developed and developing economies.
- Measures to contract the divide include lobbying for international free trade and globalization.
- The UN has a program to narrow the divide through Millennium Development Goals, improving education and healthcare, promoting gender equality, and ensuring environmental sustainability.
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