Global Divides: The North and The South
11 Questions
0 Views

Global Divides: The North and The South

Created by
@RapturousMaxwell

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

Why do states tend to cooperate in the international system, according to liberalism?

  • Because constructivism requires it
  • As a result of legitimizing power in institutions (correct)
  • Because reciprocity ensures mutual benefits
  • Due to the absence of anarchy

    • What concept in constructivism emphasizes that states seek to do what is considered socially acceptable?

  • Logic of appropriateness (correct)
  • Class struggle
  • Reciprocity
  • Capitalism

    • How does Marxism view the relationship between powerful and smaller states?

  • Powerful states provide resources to smaller states
  • Powerful states exploit smaller states (correct)
  • Smaller states exploit more powerful states
  • States cooperate for mutual benefit

    • What is a key difference between liberalism and Marxism regarding international relations?

    <p>Liberalism supports global capitalism, whereas Marxism opposes it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concept suggests that the reality of global norms and systems can be changed through human decisions and actions?

    <p>Logic of appropriateness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the North has enough food and shelter?

    <p>95%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region has access to one-fifth of the world income?

    <p>South</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of the South mentioned in the text?

    <p>Lacks appropriate technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main point regarding Starbucks branches mentioned in the text?

    <p>Represent cultural homogenization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of the global south?

    <p>Poverty is more confronting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the major lens of realism in international relations suggest?

    <p>States are always in a state of 'war' economically</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The North and the South

    • 95% of the North has enough food and shelter
    • 95% of the North has a functioning educational system
    • The North controls four-fifths of the income earned anywhere in the world
    • 90% of the manufacturing industries are owned by and located in the North

    Global Divide

    • The South has 3/4 of the world's population, but only 5% of the population has enough food and shelter
    • The South lacks appropriate technology, has no political stability, and has disarticulated economies
    • The South has access to only one-fifth of the world's income

    Globalization and the North-South Divide

    • Global interconnectedness and modernity are marked by cultural homogenization
    • The North-South divide is visible in the contrast between developed and underdeveloped areas
    • Globalization creates undersides, such as poverty and wealth disparities

    Theories of International Relations

    Realism

    • States are always in a state of economic "war"
    • The global community is competitive, with each state acting in its own best interest
    • There is no regulatory body to govern state behavior, leading to an anarchic international system

    Liberalism

    • States cooperate because anarchy exists
    • Institutions like the UN, ICC, and World Bank regulate state behavior
    • States interact frequently, leading to interdependence and reciprocity

    Constructivism

    • Anarchy is a social construct, and reality can be changed
    • States try to do the right thing based on norms and institutions
    • Global norms, like capitalism, can be changed if we decide to change them

    Marxism

    • Class struggle exists among states, with powerful states exploiting smaller ones
    • Smaller states provide resources and labor to powerful countries
    • Capitalism is a form of imperialism and colonialism, related to World-Systems theory

    Studying That Suits You

    Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

    Quiz Team

    Description

    Test your knowledge on the global divides between the North and the South in terms of food, shelter, education, and income distribution. This quiz covers the concepts discussed in TCWD111 lesson 6, focusing on the disparities between different regions in the world.

    More Like This

    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Open
    Browser
    Browser