THE CONTEMPORARY WORLD

Prepared by: Alfie Cadiz Alcoy, LPT, RPM, CSPE.

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It refers to circumstances and ideas of the

present age, where it deals with problems and
issues related to environment, population, wealth,
tensions and conflicts.
Refers to the present time period which is
characterized by rapid changes and advancements
in various aspects of life.
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Using the various disciplines of the social sciences, it examines the
economic, social, political, technological and other transformations that have
created an increasing awareness of the interconnectedness of peoples and
places around the globe.
The contemporary world is an ever-changing mix of social and political
changes. While religious, political, and ethnic conflicts continue, we are
currently living in one of the most peaceful eras in the history of the planet.
Challenges of the 21st century include emerging technologies, health care,
overpopulation, climate change, poverty, illiteracy, disease, and migration. How
we choose to deal with these emerging frontiers will shape this unit for future
generations
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Ethnic and religious conflicts
Middle East
Northern Ireland
Balkans
Horn of Africa
South Asia
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Impact of new technologies
Widespread but unequal access to computers and instantaneous
communications
Genetic engineering and bioethics

Contrasts between developed and developing nations

Geographic locations of major developed and developing countries Economic
conditions
Social conditions (literacy, access to health care)
Population size and rate of growth
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Factors affecting environment and society
Economic development
Rapid population growth
Environmental challenges
Pollution
Loss of habitat
Global climate change
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Social challenges
Poverty
Poor health
Illiteracy
Famine
Migration
 GLOBALIZATION

The term globalization is widely used and

names the shape of our contemporary world. It
means we are now living in a deeply and
increasingly interconnected, mobile, and hasty
society driven by technology. Globalization is
the name of our contemporary world
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Why is it important to study contemporary world?

It deals with problems and issues related to the
environment, population, wealth, power and
tensions and conflicts. Thus, adult learners become
aware of the consequences of human actions on
societies, develop critical judgment, and define their
understanding of the world.
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Globalization changes the way nations,

businesses and people interact. Specifically, it
changes the nature of economic activity among
nations, expanding trade, opening global supply
chains and providing access to natural resources
and labor markets.