What is the Brandt Line? - Global Divides Quiz and Flashcards

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Match the scholars with their arguments on mass media:

Wilbur Schramm = Mass media as a factor that intervenes between antecedents and consequences of modernization David Lerner = Exposure to media means greater chance to imagine themselves (Development of Empathy) Everett Roger = The task of mass media of information and the 'new media' of education is to speed and ease the long, slow and smooth the task mobilizing human resources behind the national effort

Match the imperatives of Asian regionalism with their descriptions:

Generate productivity gains, new ideas, and competition that boost economic growth = Foster growth and development Diversity sources of global demand, helping to stabilize the world economy = Foster balance of trade Create regional mechanisms to manage health, safety, and environmental issues better = Foster systematic procedure

Match the paradigms with their characteristics:

Cultural and Media Imperialism = Expand dependence and domination over the world; One-way communication Cultural Pluralism = Recognizes the capacity of the audience in reacting and mobilizing toward resistance and empowerment, in accordance to socio-economic context and cultural preference; Two-way communication (Feedback oriented)

Match the sociologist with their view on religion:

Max Weber = Believes in modernization and disenchantment of the universe Karl Marx = Views religion as the opium of the people Tschannen = Believes religion becomes differentiated and autonomous from other institutions Gorski = Proposes secularization paradigm with theories on individual religiosity Signup and view all the answers

Match the concept with the description:

Disenchantment of the universe = Process of shifting to rational thinking mindset over magical beliefs Opium of the people = Religion as an addiction that drives individuals to strive for benefits Differentiation of religion = Religion becoming autonomous from other institutions Secularization paradigm = Theories revolving around differentiation and individual religiosity Signup and view all the answers

Match the trend with its impact on religion:

Bureaucratization, rationalization, secularization = Shift people away from religious practices to rational thinking Individual religiosity in the modern era = Development of diverse religious groups and beliefs Religion in communist society = No place due to equality among individuals Institutionalized bodies over religious organizations = People follow non-religious entities rather than religious institutions Signup and view all the answers

Match the scholar with their argument:

Samuel P. Huntington = Conflict in global politics is rooted in cultural differences AZZOUZI = Religion acts as a resistance against globalization AMARTYA SEN = Diversity is an essential feature of most cultures NORRIS AND INGLEHART = Conflict arises from divergent attitudes towards moral issues Signup and view all the answers

Match the statement with its concept:

Goldstein Tensions = Contradictions between sacred, profane, religious, and secular Resurgence of Religion = Growing saliency and persuasiveness of religious groups Global City = Context of a city as an ecosystem for businesses and innovation Religious Identity = Rootedness of religions to their identity Signup and view all the answers

Match the following with their impact:

Religious conflicts = Driven by the accommodation of moral issues in society Globalization = Adverse effects resisted by religions Diversity in cultures = Recognizing non-homogeneous nature of religions Religious groups' role = Intervention to resolve moral conflicts Signup and view all the answers

Match the concept with its implication:

Religiosity = Leads to rationalization of religion and society Moral issues in society = Cause conflict when not solved by society Intervention of religious groups = Plays a pivotal role in conflict resolution Ecosystem for businesses and innovation = Context where cities thrive Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions:

Human Development Index = Measure of average achievement in key dimensions of human development Dependency Theory = Colonies are dependent to Colonizers Regionalism = Nations need to bond together to achieve development goals APEC = Regional economic forum established in 1989 to leverage the growing interdependencies of the Asia-Pacific Signup and view all the answers

Match the following organizations with their descriptions:

ASEAN = Composed of 10 SEA member countries APEC = Has 21 Members The New World Order = Related to political ideologies and alliances The Brandt Line = Identified the North/South Line Signup and view all the answers

Match the following statements with the correct region:

North is richer and South is poorer = The Brandt Line Established on August 8, 1967 in Bangkok, Thailand through the ASEAN Declaration. = ASEAN Chaired by former German Chancellor Willy Brandt = The Brandt Line Regional economic forum established in 1989 to leverage the growing interdependencies of the Asia-Pacific = APEC Signup and view all the answers

Match the following concepts with their characteristics:

Formal status through charter-based and following international law = Regionalism Must have collective action = Regionalism Established on August 8, 1967 in Bangkok, Thailand through the ASEAN Declaration. = ASEAN 21 Members = APEC Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their areas of focus:

Education, Welfare, and Health Care System = Human Development Index Political ideologies and alliances = The New World Order Client-side scripting for web applications = Styling web pages = Signup and view all the answers

Match the following facts with their corresponding countries:

The local name of Bangkok is Krung Thep Maha Nakhon which means The Great City of Angels = Poor World lies South of Latitude 30 degrees North except for New Zealand and Australia = Association of South East Asian Nations = Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation = Signup and view all the answers

Match the following traits with the respective category of Global Cities:

International services from finance, insurance, real estate, banking, accountancy, and marketing = Economic Multinational Corporations, manufacturing centers with port and container facilities = Economic Considerable decision-making power influences daily basis and global level = Political Center for new ideas and innovation in business, economics, and politics = Political Signup and view all the answers

Match the following descriptions with the correct term related to Global Cities:

Also known as 'alpha city' or 'world center' = Global city Enjoy significant competitive advantage serving as a hub within the globalized economic system = Global city Headquarters of major financial, stock exchange, and institutions = Global city Focal point of media and communication for global media = Global city Signup and view all the answers

Match the following characteristics with their relevance to Global Cities:

High employment rate, particularly working in services and information sectors = Social Have high quality institutions, international students, and research facilities = Social Diverse language, culture, and ideologies = Social Multifunctional infrastructures offering the best services to the world = Social Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Global Divides: The Brandt Line

The Brandt Line (1983) is a report that identified the North-South divide, chaired by former German Chancellor Willy Brandt.
The report found that the poor world lies south of latitude 30° north, except for New Zealand and Australia.
The North is richer and the South is poorer.

Tools and Frameworks

Human Development Index (HDI): measures average achievement in key dimensions of human development, including education, welfare, and healthcare.
Dependency Theory: colonies are dependent on colonizers.
System Dependency Theory: emphasizes the relationship between economic and political systems.

Asian Regionalism

Regionalism: nations need to bond together to achieve development goals, with a formal status, common sense of cultural identity, and collective action.
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN): composed of 10 Southeast Asian countries, established on August 8, 1967, in Bangkok, Thailand.
Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC): 21-member regional economic forum, established in 1989 to leverage growing interdependencies in the Asia-Pacific.

Imperatives of Asian Regionalism

Generate productivity gains, new ideas, and competition to boost economic growth.
Foster growth and development, diversity, and stability in the world economy.
Create regional mechanisms to manage health, safety, and environmental issues.

Global Media Culture and Modernization

Schramm: mass media is a driver of human capital, speeding up the modernization process.
Lerner: exposure to media increases the chance to imagine oneself, developing empathy.
Roger: mass media intervenes between antecedents and consequences of modernization.

Cultural and Media Imperialism vs. Cultural Pluralism

Imperialism: one-way communication, expanding dependence and domination.
Pluralism: two-way communication, recognizing the capacity of the audience to react and mobilize.

Global Cities

Definition: a global city is a hub within the globalized economic system, also known as an "alpha city" or "world center".
Traits: international services, multinational corporations, economic dominance, considerable decision-making power, and diversity.

Globalization of Religion

Secularization: the process of modernization leading to a decline in religious practice.
Scholars' arguments:
- Huntington: conflict in global politics is rooted in cultural and religious differences.
- Azouzzi: religion acts as a resistance against the adverse effects of globalization.
- Amartya Sen: diversity is an essential feature of most cultures, including Western civilization.
- Norris and Inglehart: conflict arises from the accommodation of divergent attitudes towards moral issues.
- Thomas: religious groups recognize their role in persuading others.
- Max Weber: modernization leads to a process of disenchantment, replacing religious practices with rational thinking.
- Karl Marx: religion is the opium of people, created by material conditions, with no place in communist society.
- Tschannen: religion becomes differentiated and autonomous, losing its power of social control.
- Gorski: secularization paradigm comprises a variant of theories, including differentiation and individual religiosity.

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Review material on the Brandt Line, a report identifying the North/South divide chaired by former German Chancellor Willy Brandt. Explore findings such as the distinction in wealth between regions based on latitude and key factors like the Human Development Index.