Monday, February 8, 2016

Agenda for 2/8

1. 10 Things to Know About Today

2. Review HW

1. What is globalization?

Globalization is the way that local or national ways of doing things become global, that is, done together around the world. It is about economics or tradetechnologypolitics, and culture.

Put simply, globalization refers to the way that countries, people, governments, economies, and cultures are increasingly connected to each other, influenced by each other and reliant on each other.


2. Give two reasons why some people are fearful of globalization.

A. Some countries (like the US) can dominate globalization and push their beliefs, customs, and needs onto other people

B. Some countries could lose out economically to countries that are more powerful than them

3. Give one positive and one negative effect of economic globalization. 

A.  It allows the world to work together more cooperatively

B. The interests of some countries can dominate those of others - not everyone gets an equal say, or equal benefit


4. Supporters and critics have different views on who bene ts most from free trade.

A. Supporters - Who benefits? Everyone, from workers, to industries, investors, consumers.

B. Critics - Who benefits? Big businesses and corporations. Bigger countries like the US and China.


5. Name three global health concerns that are widespread and especially deadly.

A. HIV Aids

B. Malaria

C. Malnutrition/Hunger

6. In general, what are the primary differences between richer/Northern countries and poorer/Southern countries on global environmental issues?

Northern (wealthier) Countries

  • Environmental Conditions - healthier environment, 
  • Use of Resources - use more resources
  • Contributions to Pollution - generates more of the pollution (until recently)
  • Population Growth - slower population growth

Southern (poorer) Countries

  • Environmental Conditions - more diseases, harsher environmental conditions
  • Use of Resources - use less resources
  • Contributions to Pollution - generates less of the pollution (until recently)
  • Population Growth - faster population growth



7. What is an international organization? Give three examples of international organizations.

International governmental organizations (IGOs) seek to resolve problems that affect multiple states. These groups set rules for states that choose to be members and work together to solve world problems.

8. Why do some people call for reform of the structure of the UN? What problems do they see?

Some people believe that certain powerful nations have too much power/control in the UN. They want changes to make it more democratic, so that all nations have an equal voice in solving world problems.

9. What are human rights? Why do some states resist a universal international human rights standard?


Fundamental and absolute rights that every human being possesses, regardless of national laws or cultural traditions. Some of the fundamental human rights, as expressed in the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights, include the right to life, liberty, security, sufficient standard of living, equality under the law, education, freedom of movement, and freedom of thought and religion. 


Some argue that beliefs in individual liberty and equality originated in the West, and are not shared or valued by other cultures, particularly those with strong communal traditions. Basically, not all countries agree to what human rights should be.


10. Look at the Universal Declaration of Human Rights table on page 19. List two rights from the Uni- versal Declaration that also appear in the amendments to the U.S. Constitution. Then list two that do not appear.


Major Elements of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Everyone is entitled to: 

  • life
  • liberty
  • security
  • a nationality
  • freedom from slavery, discrimina- tion, or torture
  • equal protection under the law
  • presumption of innocence until proven guilty
  • freedom from arbitrary interference with privacy
  • freedom of movement
  • freedom to marry and start a family
  • ownership of property
  • freedom of thought, opinion, expres- sion, association, and religion
  • suffrage (the right to vote)
  • social security
  • work and membership in trade unions
  • fair wages and equal pay for equal work
  • rest and periodic holidays with pay
  • an adequate standard of living
  • free basic education 
3. Review International Relations Terminology

HW - Prepare for International Relations Terminology (Vocab) Quiz

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