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What is ethnocentrism?
What is ethnocentrism?
How are 'developing' and 'underdeveloped' nations often perceived?
How are 'developing' and 'underdeveloped' nations often perceived?
What is a suggested alternative to terms like 'developing' or 'underdeveloped' nations?
What is a suggested alternative to terms like 'developing' or 'underdeveloped' nations?
What is a clear indication of editorial bias in news media?
What is a clear indication of editorial bias in news media?
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How can bias be introduced into news stories through source control?
How can bias be introduced into news stories through source control?
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How can newspapers introduce bias through the use of photos and captions?
How can newspapers introduce bias through the use of photos and captions?
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What should be included on each slide when co-creating a presentation about a Sustainable Development Goal?
What should be included on each slide when co-creating a presentation about a Sustainable Development Goal?
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Which Sustainable Development Goal focuses on ensuring access to clean water and sanitation?
Which Sustainable Development Goal focuses on ensuring access to clean water and sanitation?
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Which Sustainable Development Goal aims to promote sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all?
Which Sustainable Development Goal aims to promote sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all?
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In what ways can the use of economic indicators like GDP per capita cause misleading generalizations about a country or stereotyping of its people?
In what ways can the use of economic indicators like GDP per capita cause misleading generalizations about a country or stereotyping of its people?
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Why is it important to look at a variety of indicators from different categories in order to make a balanced assessment of conditions in a certain country or region?
Why is it important to look at a variety of indicators from different categories in order to make a balanced assessment of conditions in a certain country or region?
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How might applying the Human Development Index specifically to indigenous peoples give us a different sense of the quality of life for subgroups within a developed country?
How might applying the Human Development Index specifically to indigenous peoples give us a different sense of the quality of life for subgroups within a developed country?
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Which acronym is used to represent the main causes of biodiversity loss mentioned in the text, and what does each letter in the acronym stand for?
Which acronym is used to represent the main causes of biodiversity loss mentioned in the text, and what does each letter in the acronym stand for?
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What are some examples of invasive species mentioned in the text, and how do they pose threats to native species?
What are some examples of invasive species mentioned in the text, and how do they pose threats to native species?
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What are some factors contributing to habitat loss as mentioned in the text?
What are some factors contributing to habitat loss as mentioned in the text?
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How does over-consumption contribute to biodiversity loss, and what are some specific examples of over-consumption mentioned in the text?
How does over-consumption contribute to biodiversity loss, and what are some specific examples of over-consumption mentioned in the text?
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What response misses the point about the importance of wild species, and why is it important to care about biodiversity loss?
What response misses the point about the importance of wild species, and why is it important to care about biodiversity loss?
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What is the estimated weight of the huge coal excavators in Immerath, Germany?
What is the estimated weight of the huge coal excavators in Immerath, Germany?
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What percent of old-growth forest remains on Vancouver Island?
What percent of old-growth forest remains on Vancouver Island?
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What is the estimated population of the world by 2050?
What is the estimated population of the world by 2050?
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What are the “miners” searching for in the Kenyan landfill?
What are the “miners” searching for in the Kenyan landfill?
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Where is the huge oil refinery complex located?
Where is the huge oil refinery complex located?
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What are the main human causes of deforestation mentioned in the text?
What are the main human causes of deforestation mentioned in the text?
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What is one of the effects of deforestation on the physical environment?
What is one of the effects of deforestation on the physical environment?
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Why is deforestation considered a global issue?
Why is deforestation considered a global issue?
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What is mentioned as a solution to deforestation in the text?
What is mentioned as a solution to deforestation in the text?
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What is one of the economic impacts of deforestation mentioned in the text?
What is one of the economic impacts of deforestation mentioned in the text?
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Explain the various human causes of deforestation mentioned in the text and their impact on the environment and economy.
Explain the various human causes of deforestation mentioned in the text and their impact on the environment and economy.
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Discuss the impact of deforestation on the physical and natural environment, and its role in climate change and biodiversity loss.
Discuss the impact of deforestation on the physical and natural environment, and its role in climate change and biodiversity loss.
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Why is deforestation considered a global issue and what are the potential solutions mentioned in the text?
Why is deforestation considered a global issue and what are the potential solutions mentioned in the text?
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Explain the economic impacts of deforestation and its role in maintaining agricultural land and water quality.
Explain the economic impacts of deforestation and its role in maintaining agricultural land and water quality.
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Discuss the natural causes of deforestation and their effects on the physical and natural environment.
Discuss the natural causes of deforestation and their effects on the physical and natural environment.
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What is the Gaia Hypothesis?
What is the Gaia Hypothesis?
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What is biodiversity?
What is biodiversity?
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Why is biodiversity important?
Why is biodiversity important?
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Which country left OPEC in order to avoid production quotas?
Which country left OPEC in order to avoid production quotas?
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In which year did the Ukraine/Russia war send the price of gas to $2.00/litre?
In which year did the Ukraine/Russia war send the price of gas to $2.00/litre?
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Where are the bulk of oil reserves located?
Where are the bulk of oil reserves located?
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What are the common characteristics of invasive species mentioned in the text?
What are the common characteristics of invasive species mentioned in the text?
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What are some solutions mentioned for controlling invasive species?
What are some solutions mentioned for controlling invasive species?
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What are some of the impacts of invasive species as discussed in the text?
What are some of the impacts of invasive species as discussed in the text?
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What caused the Late Devonian Extinction?
What caused the Late Devonian Extinction?
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Which event led to the End Triassic Extinction?
Which event led to the End Triassic Extinction?
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What was the cause of the Cretaceous-Tertiary Extinction?
What was the cause of the Cretaceous-Tertiary Extinction?
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Define the Tragedy of the Commons and provide an example from the text.
Define the Tragedy of the Commons and provide an example from the text.
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What does Garrett Hardin's concept of 'the tragedy' refer to in the context of the essay?
What does Garrett Hardin's concept of 'the tragedy' refer to in the context of the essay?
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According to Hardin, how can the 'tragedy' be avoided?
According to Hardin, how can the 'tragedy' be avoided?
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What is the concept of 'sustainability' and how does it relate to the Tragedy of the Commons?
What is the concept of 'sustainability' and how does it relate to the Tragedy of the Commons?
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What is the 'SEE' of Sustainability as mentioned in the text?
What is the 'SEE' of Sustainability as mentioned in the text?
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Based on the challenges Africa is dealing with, what priorities do you think Africa should focus on to improve development and quality of life?
Based on the challenges Africa is dealing with, what priorities do you think Africa should focus on to improve development and quality of life?
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What are some of the major challenges in Africa that need to be addressed for development?
What are some of the major challenges in Africa that need to be addressed for development?
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What is the estimated African population in 2022 and the projected population by 2050?
What is the estimated African population in 2022 and the projected population by 2050?
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What are some positive developments in Africa's telecommunications and energy use sectors?
What are some positive developments in Africa's telecommunications and energy use sectors?
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What are some of the notable statistics related to poverty, literacy rate, and food production in Africa?
What are some of the notable statistics related to poverty, literacy rate, and food production in Africa?
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Explain the impact of population growth on the standard of living in less economically advanced countries and the factors contributing to the rapid pace of population growth in these countries.
Explain the impact of population growth on the standard of living in less economically advanced countries and the factors contributing to the rapid pace of population growth in these countries.
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Discuss the economic implications of the 'zone of peace' and 'zone of war' after World War 2, and how it affected the economic growth of different countries.
Discuss the economic implications of the 'zone of peace' and 'zone of war' after World War 2, and how it affected the economic growth of different countries.
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Explain the relationship between trade inequalities and the standard of living, and discuss the trade barriers used by G8 nations that contribute to these inequalities.
Explain the relationship between trade inequalities and the standard of living, and discuss the trade barriers used by G8 nations that contribute to these inequalities.
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What is the purpose of the 'Think-pair-share' activity mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of the 'Think-pair-share' activity mentioned in the text?
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What is the purpose of sorting thoughts into categories like social, environmental, economic, political, and technological?
What is the purpose of sorting thoughts into categories like social, environmental, economic, political, and technological?
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What is the purpose of completing the 'Causes of Hunger' questions from chapter readings as homework?
What is the purpose of completing the 'Causes of Hunger' questions from chapter readings as homework?
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What proportion of the population in Sub-Saharan Africa is affected by starvation?
What proportion of the population in Sub-Saharan Africa is affected by starvation?
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What is a symptom of malnutrition mentioned in the text?
What is a symptom of malnutrition mentioned in the text?
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What is a contributing factor to hunger mentioned in the text?
What is a contributing factor to hunger mentioned in the text?
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What is a key requirement for famine relief mentioned in the text?
What is a key requirement for famine relief mentioned in the text?
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What is mentioned as a challenge in famine relief efforts?
What is mentioned as a challenge in famine relief efforts?
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Which of the following best describes undernourishment?
Which of the following best describes undernourishment?
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What is malnourishment primarily caused by?
What is malnourishment primarily caused by?
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What is the key difference between hunger and starvation?
What is the key difference between hunger and starvation?
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What is the estimated cost of alleviating income poverty and ending starvation?
What is the estimated cost of alleviating income poverty and ending starvation?
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What is the consequence of undernourished mothers giving birth?
What is the consequence of undernourished mothers giving birth?
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What is the main difference between undernourishment and malnourishment?
What is the main difference between undernourishment and malnourishment?
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What is the definition of hunger?
What is the definition of hunger?
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What is the estimated cost of alleviating income poverty and ending starvation?
What is the estimated cost of alleviating income poverty and ending starvation?
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What is the consequence of undernourished mothers giving birth?
What is the consequence of undernourished mothers giving birth?
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What is the definition of starvation?
What is the definition of starvation?
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Explain the difference between conventional breeding and genetic engineering in the context of transferring genetic information. What is the main advantage and disadvantage of genetic engineering mentioned in the text?
Explain the difference between conventional breeding and genetic engineering in the context of transferring genetic information. What is the main advantage and disadvantage of genetic engineering mentioned in the text?
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of GMOs mentioned in the text?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of GMOs mentioned in the text?
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According to Mark Lynas, what is his current stance on GM crops? How does this differ from his previous beliefs?
According to Mark Lynas, what is his current stance on GM crops? How does this differ from his previous beliefs?
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What is the controversial aspect of some GMOs, particularly related to transnational corporations like Monsanto?
What is the controversial aspect of some GMOs, particularly related to transnational corporations like Monsanto?
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What is one solution mentioned in the text to address the challenges posed by GMOs and genetic engineering?
What is one solution mentioned in the text to address the challenges posed by GMOs and genetic engineering?
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What are some human factors affecting development culture mentioned in the text?
What are some human factors affecting development culture mentioned in the text?
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What are some challenges facing developing countries as mentioned in the text?
What are some challenges facing developing countries as mentioned in the text?
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What are some challenges facing developed countries as mentioned in the text?
What are some challenges facing developed countries as mentioned in the text?
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Explain the stages of the Hunger Cycle and the potential consequences at each stage.
Explain the stages of the Hunger Cycle and the potential consequences at each stage.
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What are some factors that contribute to the perpetuation of the Hunger Cycle, and how do they impact individuals at different stages of life?
What are some factors that contribute to the perpetuation of the Hunger Cycle, and how do they impact individuals at different stages of life?
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What is the good news mentioned in the text regarding malnutrition, and how can the effects of malnutrition be corrected?
What is the good news mentioned in the text regarding malnutrition, and how can the effects of malnutrition be corrected?
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Explain some reasons for global inequity mentioned in the text and how they contribute to the rich/poor gap.
Explain some reasons for global inequity mentioned in the text and how they contribute to the rich/poor gap.
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What are some proposed solutions for addressing global inequity as outlined in the text?
What are some proposed solutions for addressing global inequity as outlined in the text?
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How does the text emphasize the importance of changing perspectives on wealth and relationships, and what implications does this have for addressing global inequity?
How does the text emphasize the importance of changing perspectives on wealth and relationships, and what implications does this have for addressing global inequity?
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What is one of the reasons for the widening of personal choice mentioned in the text?
What is one of the reasons for the widening of personal choice mentioned in the text?
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What is a consequence of the creation of jobs as mentioned in the text?
What is a consequence of the creation of jobs as mentioned in the text?
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What is the impact of companies expanding to other countries as mentioned in the text?
What is the impact of companies expanding to other countries as mentioned in the text?
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What was a major technological breakthrough mentioned in the text?
What was a major technological breakthrough mentioned in the text?
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What was the first step towards forging steel, as per the text?
What was the first step towards forging steel, as per the text?
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Why did places like New Guinea not develop advanced technology, according to the text?
Why did places like New Guinea not develop advanced technology, according to the text?
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Based on the information provided in the text, what was a major technological breakthrough that had significant implications for future developments?
Based on the information provided in the text, what was a major technological breakthrough that had significant implications for future developments?
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What contrast does the text draw between the development of advanced technology in different regions, and what example is provided to support this contrast?
What contrast does the text draw between the development of advanced technology in different regions, and what example is provided to support this contrast?
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In what ways did the ability of some individuals to develop new skills and technologies impact the overall community, and what example is provided to illustrate this impact?
In what ways did the ability of some individuals to develop new skills and technologies impact the overall community, and what example is provided to illustrate this impact?
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What does the Gini index measure?
What does the Gini index measure?
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How is the Gini index calculated?
How is the Gini index calculated?
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What is the primary purpose of the Gini index?
What is the primary purpose of the Gini index?
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What are the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
What are the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
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What is the main purpose of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
What is the main purpose of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
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How many global goals are included in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
How many global goals are included in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
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What is hydraulic fracturing or fracking?
What is hydraulic fracturing or fracking?
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What is the primary purpose of hydraulic fracturing?
What is the primary purpose of hydraulic fracturing?
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What are the environmental concerns associated with hydraulic fracturing?
What are the environmental concerns associated with hydraulic fracturing?
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Study Notes
Global Food Issues and Famine
- 5% of global income is spent on food, while over $1 trillion is spent on military annually.
- Approximately 60% of people in developed nations are overweight or obese, with 1 billion people facing health issues due to poor eating habits.
- In developing nations, one-third of the population is undernourished, with symptoms of malnutrition including slow development, hair loss, and swollen stomachs.
- Sub-Saharan Africa has the highest proportion of starving people, affecting 46.3% of the population.
- Hunger is caused by social, economic, environmental, and political factors, such as increasing populations and climate conditions.
- Ten companies control the food supply, and technological factors contribute to hunger, including lack of knowledge and dependence on fertilizers.
- Nearly 1 billion people lack basic literacy skills, access to safe water, and face food insecurity.
- Famine is caused by war, harvest failure, and disruption of food distribution, with severe consequences including infectious disease outbreaks and emigration.
- Famine relief requires local involvement, attention to nutritional status, and adequate monitoring systems.
- Additional challenges in famine relief include rationing, price controls, and estimation of food needs.
- Famine prevention involves a global information and early warning system, diversified economy, and sustainable agricultural, economic, and political systems.
- It is crucial for national, regional, and local governments to support famine prevention and relief efforts.
Global Inequity and Poverty
- Worldviews influence attitudes toward work, time, money, and the role of women and men
- The world is increasingly unequal, with rich and poor divided
- Many reasons for global inequity are related to geography, such as access to resources and climate
- Factors contributing to the rich/poor gap include climate, lack of arable land, resource wealth, warfare, inadequate diet, high mortality rates, disease, illiteracy, and poverty
- About 1 billion people live in absolute poverty, making less than $1.00 per day
- Current agricultural production could feed 10 billion people, but distribution is unequal, leading to hunger and malnutrition
- Concentration of poverty is prevalent in urban areas
- Developing countries prioritize military expenditures over humanitarian aid, leading to negative consequences
- Developing countries need support in market access, skills, stable governments, and sustainable practices
- Developed nations need to change their approach to resource use and abuse
- A poignant reflection on life and wealth by Steve Jobs emphasizes the value of relationships and experiences over material possessions
- Education for happiness, not wealth, is emphasized as a key to a fulfilling life
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Test your understanding of ethnocentrism and the implications of using terms like "developed" and "developing" to categorize countries. Explore the concept of development and its relation to cultural biases in this thought-provoking quiz.