TCWD Subject Quiz: Understanding Global Divides

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

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

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

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

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

What percentage of the North has enough food and shelter?

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

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

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

What is a characteristic of the global south?

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

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

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.