12 Questions
Which countries are considered part of the Global North?
Developed countries
What are the two contradictory trends faced by the globalized world?
Both A and B
How does the integration of developing countries' companies into multinational corporations impact them?
All of the above
What is the primary criticism of the North-South Divide?
Both A and B
What measures have been put in place to contract the North-South Divide?
All of the above
How does the bifurcation of the developing country's economy impact the labor force?
The labor force is employed at the lowest wages with the bleakest social prospects.
What was the primary basis for dividing the world into the 'North' and 'South' according to the Brandt Report?
Geographical location relative to the equator
Which of the following characteristics is not associated with countries in the Global North?
High population growth rates
Which of the following countries is considered part of the Global South according to the information provided?
India
Based on the description in the text, which of the following is not a characteristic commonly associated with countries in the Global South?
Political stability
According to the passage, what is the primary factor that distinguishes the 'North' from the 'South' in a global context?
Socio-economic and political divide
Which of the following countries is considered part of the Global North based on the information provided?
Hong Kong
Study Notes
Global North and Global South
- The Global North refers to developed countries or First World Countries, characterized by established democracy, wealth, technological advancement, political stability, aging population, and zero population growth.
- The Global North comprises one quarter of the world population and includes countries such as North America, Western Europe, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand.
Global South
- The Global South refers to developing countries or Third World Countries, characterized by turmoil, war, conflict, poverty, anarchy, and tyranny.
- The Global South comprises three quarters of the world population and includes countries such as India, China, Latin America, Malaysia, Somalia, Haiti, Lebanon, Philippines, and others.
North-South Divide
- The North-South Divide is a socio-economic and political divide between developed and developing countries.
- The divide is criticized for segregating people along economic lines, widening the gap between developed and developing economies.
Measures to Narrow the Divide
- The United Nations has developed a program dedicated to narrowing the divide through its Millennium Development Goals, which include:
- Improving education and health care
- Promoting gender equality
- Ensuring environmental sustainability
- Lobbying for international free trade and globalization is another measure to contract the North-South Divide.
The Brandt Report
- The Brandt Report (1983) identified the North as countries above the 30°N latitude and the South as a geographical convenience based on the fact that most of the Poor World lies south of latitude 30°N (except Australia and New Zealand).
Test your knowledge on the key points from the Brandt Report (1983), including the identification of the Global North and Global South countries. Learn about the categorization of countries based on their location relative to latitude 30 degrees North.
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