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    The document discusses global economic divides and classifications. It begins by outlining learning objectives around understanding the definitions and differences between the Global North and South and how this division affects globalization. It then describes how the world is broadly divided geographically, culturally, socially and economically. It classifies countries as most developed, less developed, and least developed and notes the Global North generally refers to richer industrialized nations above 30 degrees north while the Global South encompasses the poorer global south below 30 degrees. The document outlines some key issues that exist between the Global North and South.

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    Global Divides Inequalities and Solutions: Marc Anthony L. Chua LPT, M.A

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    The document discusses global economic divides and classifications. It begins by outlining learning objectives around understanding the definitions and differences between the Global North and South and how this division affects globalization. It then describes how the world is broadly divided geographically, culturally, socially and economically. It classifies countries as most developed, less developed, and least developed and notes the Global North generally refers to richer industrialized nations above 30 degrees north while the Global South encompasses the poorer global south below 30 degrees. The document outlines some key issues that exist between the Global North and South.

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    Global Divides

    Inequalities and Solutions


    Marc Anthony L. Chua LPT,M.A.
    Intended learning outcome

    • Articulate the definitions as well as differences of the


    Global North and Global South
    • Understand the rationale behind such division and
    classification
    • Recognize how this division affects the path of
    globalization and current world in general
    • Develop a DEEPER understanding of global economic
    structures as well as articulate a stance on the divide
    and how it affect the PHILIPPINES, FILIPINO SOCIETY
    and individual self.
    • HOW DO WE DIVIDE THE WORLD ?
    Equality and Justice

    •Are we all equal ?


    •Can we all receive the same
    treatment ?
    •Are all opportunities created equal ?
    DIVISIONS

    • The world is broadly


    demarcated,
    GEOGRAPHICALLY,
    CULTURALLY, SOCIALLY and
    ECONOMICALLY
    Classifying Countries

    • MOST DEVELOP COUNTRIES (MDC) – Richest


    industrialized and democratic nations in the world
    • LESS DEVELOPED COUNTRIES (LDC) – countries with
    little industrial development, little wealth, and
    high population growth
    • LEAST DEVELOPED COUNTRIES (LLDC) – Very low
    capita income, low literacy rates, and very little in
    the way of manufacturing
    DIVISIONS

    • Based on Brandt Report (1983) • The North are those countries that
    German Chancellor Brandt are above the South 30 degrees
    north

    • The South is a geographical


    convenience that most of the poor
    world lies south of 30 degrees
    latitude
    Classifying Countries (Social and Economic)

    Developed Country Developing Country


    SOUTH
    NORTH
    AGRICULTURAL
    INDUSTRIAL
    GOOD ROADS and TRANSPORTATION
    POOR ROAD AND TRANSPORTATION
    OIL, COAL and NUCLEAR LITTLE ENERGY
    QUALITY HEALTH CARE FAMINE AND DISEASES
    CLEAN WATER POLLUTION
    SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
    Good EDUCATIONAL QUALITY
    Why are some countries richer than others?
    What do poor countries have in common?
    DIVISIONS
    GLOBAL NORTH

    • More economically developed


    countries.
    • Those countries have high
    human development index
    • 64 countries in total
    • Located north of the 30th
    parallel line
    Global North

    • Better standards of living,


    in terms of education,
    healthcare and livelihood
    • Possible reasons are :
    1. Economic status
    2. Government institutions
    3. Educational output
    4. Culture
    Global South

    • When used in global context, it is


    an alternative name for
    developing countries.
    • Three quarter of the world
    population
    • Represents mainly three quarter
    of the population
    • Agrarian countries mostly
    • Not economically stable and
    politically volatile
    • Possible source of conflict,
    widespread poverty
    Issues in Global North and South
    Issues

    Global North Global South


    • Over consumption and food • Labor Conditions
    waste • Market liberalization
    • Widespread poverty • Poverty
    • Expensive health care • Literacy rate
    • Increasing rate of mental • Unaffordable health care
    health problems
    • Lack of sanitation
    Cold War Period Classification
    Cold War Period Classification
    How to close the gap ?

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