Mobals Quiz and Flashcards: Learn Globals & Locals

Questions and Answers

What are locals?

Wealthy individuals

Individuals in the global core

The majority of the world, controlled by the Globals (correct)

Countries that are not in the global core

Who are Globals?

The majority of the population

Immigrants trying to achieve higher status

Countries outside the global core

The fortunate in the world who control the labor and locals (correct)

What defines Mobals?

Locals who are trying to make it into the higher class and take risks.

What was apartheid?

A South African racist system that empowered whites over people of any color. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions:

Globals = Minority who control most resources Locals = Majority of the population Global Core = Group of powerful countries controlling affairs Periphery = Countries not in the global core Signup and view all the answers

Who was Nelson Mandela?

A major leader imprisoned for trying to end apartheid. Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the population are Locals and what percentage of total world income do they represent?

Locals represent 85% of the population and 25% of total world income. Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the population are Globals and what percentage of total world income do they control?

Globals are 15% of the population and control 75% of total world income. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'global flattening' refer to?

It describes equal opportunity, but only for Globals. Signup and view all the answers

What is the average rich country population growth per year?

0.25% Signup and view all the answers

What is the average poor country population growth per year?

1.46% Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Terms and Definitions

Locals: Majority group in society, under the control of Globals.
Globals: Wealthy minority group wielding power over labor and locals, influencing immigration laws and government policies.
Mobals: Locals aspiring to ascend to the upper class through often risky means, including immigration efforts.

Historical Context

Apartheid: A systematic racial segregation in South Africa that upheld white dominance over people of color in all aspects of life, including residential and mobility restrictions.
Nelson Mandela: Prominent figure who fought against apartheid; notably imprisoned for his efforts to dismantle the discriminatory system.

Demographics and Economic Distribution

Locals Population Statistics: Comprise 85% of the global population yet account for only 25% of the world's total income.
Globals Population Statistics: Represent 15% of the global population but control a disproportionate 75% of total world income.

Global Structural Dynamics

Global Core: Comprises the powerful countries that dominate international affairs and economics.
Periphery: Refers to nations not included in the global core, often experiencing economic marginalization.

Economic Indicators

Global Flattening: Concept denoting the notion of equal opportunity in the economy, although primarily benefiting Globals.
Population Growth Rates:
- Average growth for rich countries stands at 0.25% per year.
- Average growth for poor countries is significantly higher at 1.46% per year.

Description

Test your knowledge of the terms Globals, Locals, and Mobals with this quiz. Each card provides key definitions to help you understand these concepts better. Perfect for social science students or anyone interested in societal structures.