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Which concept describes a society where various cultural groups coexist while promoting equality and respect?
Which concept describes a society where various cultural groups coexist while promoting equality and respect?
What is a primary characteristic of Indigenous peoples?
What is a primary characteristic of Indigenous peoples?
Which of the following best defines 'Human rights'?
Which of the following best defines 'Human rights'?
Which of these describes a political ideology that prioritizes the interests and unity of a nation?
Which of these describes a political ideology that prioritizes the interests and unity of a nation?
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What is the role of civil society?
What is the role of civil society?
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Which economic sector is primarily involved in the extraction of raw materials?
Which economic sector is primarily involved in the extraction of raw materials?
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What term describes the increasing concentration of a population in urban areas?
What term describes the increasing concentration of a population in urban areas?
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Which of these best describes an economic activity within the informal economy?
Which of these best describes an economic activity within the informal economy?
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What is the central aim of sustainable development?
What is the central aim of sustainable development?
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What does the term 'rural-urban migration' specifically describe?
What does the term 'rural-urban migration' specifically describe?
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Which phrase best describes 'gender empowerment'?
Which phrase best describes 'gender empowerment'?
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What concept describes the variety of cultural groups within a society?
What concept describes the variety of cultural groups within a society?
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What is the primary focus of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
What is the primary focus of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
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Which of the following best describes the primary difference between GDP and GNI?
Which of the following best describes the primary difference between GDP and GNI?
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What does the Gender Inequality Index (GII) primarily measure?
What does the Gender Inequality Index (GII) primarily measure?
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If a country has a high HDI but a low IHDI, what does this imply?
If a country has a high HDI but a low IHDI, what does this imply?
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Which of the following is NOT a development indicator?
Which of the following is NOT a development indicator?
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Which of these would be included in the tertiary sector of the economy?
Which of these would be included in the tertiary sector of the economy?
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Which of these access measures does NOT directly relate to public health?
Which of these access measures does NOT directly relate to public health?
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If the infant mortality rate in a country decreases significantly, what could this indicate about the country's development?
If the infant mortality rate in a country decreases significantly, what could this indicate about the country's development?
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A country has a high literacy rate. What can be inferred about education in that country?
A country has a high literacy rate. What can be inferred about education in that country?
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Study Notes
Human Development and Diversity: Terminology
- Human Development Index (HDI): A composite measure of a country's average achievements in health (life expectancy), education (mean and expected years of schooling), and standard of living (GNI per capita).
- Gross Domestic Product (GDP): The total value of goods and services produced within a country's borders in a specific time period (usually annually).
- Gross National Income (GNI): The total income earned by a country's residents and businesses, including income earned abroad, minus income earned by foreigners domestically.
- Poverty line: The minimum income needed in a country to meet basic needs (food, shelter, clothing).
- Development indicators: Quantitative or qualitative measures assessing a country or region's development level—economic, social, environmental factors.
- Life expectancy: The average lifespan of a person, usually calculated at birth, based on current mortality rates.
- Literacy rate: The percentage of a population aged 15 and above who can read and write with understanding.
- Infant mortality rate: The number of deaths of infants under one year old per 1,000 live births in a year.
- Access to clean water: The percentage of the population with access to safe, clean drinking water.
- Access to sanitation: The percentage of the population with access to facilities and services for safe waste disposal.
- Gender Inequality Index (GII): Measures gender inequality in reproductive health, empowerment, and labor market participation.
- Inequality-adjusted HDI (IHDI): A modification of the HDI that accounts for inequalities in health, education, and income within a country.
- Primary, secondary, and tertiary sectors: Classify economic activities based on the types of goods and services produced; primary (agriculture, mining), secondary (manufacturing), and tertiary (services).
- Urbanization: The process of an increasing proportion of a population living in urban areas; growth of cities.
- Rural-urban migration: The movement of people from rural to urban areas for employment, education, or better living.
- Informal economy: Economic activities not regulated by the government and not included in official GDP or employment measures.
- Formal economy: Economic activities regulated by the government and included in official GDP and employment measures.
Sustainable Development and Related Concepts
- Sustainable development: Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising future generations.
- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Seventeen global goals adopted by the United Nations in 2015 to address social, economic, and environmental challenges by 2030.
- Human trafficking: The illegal trade of humans for forced labor, sexual slavery, or commercial sexual exploitation.
- Gender empowerment: The process of empowering women and girls to fully participate in economic, social, and political life.
- Income inequality: Unequal distribution of income among individuals or households.
- Food security: Access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food for all.
- Globalization: Increasing interconnectedness and interdependence among countries.
- Cultural diversity: The existence of various cultural groups within a society.
- Ethnicity: A social category based on shared cultural heritage, ancestry, language, or religion.
- Multiculturalism: Coexistence of diverse cultural groups within a society.
- Indigenous peoples: Native inhabitants of a region, with distinct cultural ties to that land.
- Human rights: Fundamental rights and freedoms inherent to all humans.
- Nationalism: An ideology emphasizing a nation's interests, unity, and sovereignty.
- Civil society: Organizations and activities outside of government and the market.
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Test your knowledge on key terms related to human development and diversity. This quiz covers important concepts such as the Human Development Index, Gross Domestic Product, and other critical indicators of a country's development. Explore how these terms shape our understanding of health, education, and economic status.
