11 Questions
Why do states tend to cooperate in the international system, according to liberalism?
As a result of legitimizing power in institutions
What concept in constructivism emphasizes that states seek to do what is considered socially acceptable?
Logic of appropriateness
How does Marxism view the relationship between powerful and smaller states?
Powerful states exploit smaller states
What is a key difference between liberalism and Marxism regarding international relations?
Liberalism supports global capitalism, whereas Marxism opposes it
What concept suggests that the reality of global norms and systems can be changed through human decisions and actions?
Logic of appropriateness
What percentage of the North has enough food and shelter?
95%
Which region has access to one-fifth of the world income?
South
What is a characteristic of the South mentioned in the text?
Lacks appropriate technology
What is the main point regarding Starbucks branches mentioned in the text?
Represent cultural homogenization
What is a characteristic of the global south?
Poverty is more confronting
What does the major lens of realism in international relations suggest?
States are always in a state of 'war' economically
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
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.
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