Random junk
- 1. More Modern World Random Junk Hooray!! It’s the last notes you’ll take this year!
- 2. Developed v. Developing – In modern history, developed and developing nations face many challenges including migrations, ethnic/religious conflicts, and the role of new technology. • Migrations of refugees – is an international issue because it often creates conflict in areas of displacement – Many “guest workers” migrate from Asia, Africa, and parts of Europe to work in European cities. • Ethnic and religious conflicts have been critical in the development of the modern world – Middle East, Northern Ireland, Balkans, Horn of Africa, South Asia
- 3. Cont... • Impact of new technology – New technology is good, but there is unequal access to this technology… most developing nations do not have readily available access to internet, cell phones, etc. – Has also led our societies to become more instantaneous, especially with communication – Finally, has also led to genetic engineering and bioethics » What is genetic engineering? – like plants, crops, humans one day??? » Bioethics is study of controversial topics brought about by the advancements in society.
- 4. More Developed v. Developing • All countries are characterized by different levels of economic development, population characteristics, and social conditions. • Economic development and rapid population growth are having a substantial impact on the environment. • Sound economies tend to contribute to nations that have stable democracies and political freedoms. • Free market economies produce rising standards of living and an expanding middle class, which produces more demands for political freedoms and individual rights. – EX: Taiwan, South Korea
- 5. Contrasts Between Worlds • Geographic location – having access to resources, water, etc determines how successful a nation will be at developing. – Where are most developed countries located? • Obviously the economy and social/living conditions are important in characterizing the various “worlds” • Also population and rate of growth – All nations want slow, steady growth. When growth gets out of control is when a nation can’t adequately provide for it’s people.
- 6. Environmental Challenges • Pollution from overcrowding in cities, new technologies and transportation, new agricultural methods. • Loss of habitat in most of these environments due to urbanization and sprawl. • Global climate change… the Earth is melting!!
- 7. Social Challenges • Poverty • Health and health care • Illiteracy • Famine • Migration
- 8. Economic Interdependence • Countries of the world are increasingly dependent on each other for raw materials, trading markets, and financial resources, even despite the gap between developed and developing nations. • This dependence on each other as nations has led to: – increased communication and computer networks – transportation systems – multinational corporations – Changing international boundaries – Regional integration of alliances/unions (like the EU) – Trade agreements (like NAFTA, WTO) – International Orgs (like UN, IMF)
- 9. Impact of Terrorism • Both developed and developing nations have problems due to their social, cultural, and economic systems. • Some individuals rebel against these problems through the use of terrorist activities. • Terrorism is the use of violence and threats to intimidate and coerce for political reasons. • Often, a major cause of terrorism is religious extremism.
- 10. Examples of Terrorism • Munich Olympics – massacre of 11 Israeli athletes by the Palestinian group Black September. – Obviously driven by the Arab-Israeli dispute in Israel • 9/11/2001- Al Qaeda led by Osama bin Laden… driven by religious extremism • Various car bombings, suicide bombers and airline hijackers.
- 11. Responses to Terrorism • Surveillance – video, satellite, etc. • Review of privacy rights • Security enhanced at ports and airports • ID badges and photos worn