EOY Flashcards
What is the definition of Development
Development is the economic, social and political progress a country or people make. For it to be beneficial and must be sustainable (long term) and experienced by many people across society.
What is the definition of Globalisation
Globalisation is the process by which places in the world are becoming increasingly interconnected and interdependent as a result of the huge increase in the global trade of goods, global companies, movement of people and cultural exchange between different areas of the world
What are TNC’s
Transnational Corporations: they are companies that produce and sell products and are located in more than one country.
Give some reasons why the Middle East is a Major Economic Region
- they are right next to 3 major continents (Africa, Europe and Asia;
- they hold 46% ( the majority ) of the worlds oil reserves
- they produce more oil per day than they consume
Name 5 factors why there is conflict in the Middle East
-Borders (some borders majorly take away from some countries reserves like oil)
-The Arab Spring (a period of protests in 2011 over unfair government)
-Oil (since oil has a lot of value and therefore leads to others wanting control of it)
-Religion (religion gives people reason to hate others and leads to a lot of tension e.g. Sunni Vs Shia)
-Iraq War (in 2003 Iraq and Saudi Arabia had very bad conflict after Suddan Hussain was overthrown)
What is a HDI
Human Development Index: is the score of a country that is determined by factors like literacy rate and life expectancy.
What is GNI
The total of all money produced per year by a countries workers
What is GDP per Capita
The total value of goods and services shared out equally among the population of a country.
What are some Negatives about Globalisation
-TNC’s don’t have to pay tax in other countries (meaning that the country wont benefit from this)
-Workers usually get minimum wage
-Workers have long hours and barely any breaks
-Workers could receive abuse or violence
-The factories are normally bad for the environment
What are some Positives of Globalisation
-Creates more jobs
-Improves countriesFDI
-TNC’s can spread their culture
-Boosts a countries economy and living standards
-Migration of Skilled Workers
What is Global Inequality
Global Inequality is extreme differences between poverty and wealth, as well as in people’s wellbeing and access to things like jobs, housing and education.
What is the definition of an IGO
Inter-governmental Organisation
Why do we need IGO’s
-They allow states to cooperate and coordinate in specific fields while retaining their sovereignty ( Authority/power over others)
- They also help to hold states or individuals accountable for injustice while also acting to preserve peace and hold international law
What is Colonialism
The act of one nation controlling another for economic gain. E.g. Britain’s control over India
What are the 6 factors that lead the British Empire into decline
- 2**: after the war Britain no longer had the money or manpower to control their empire.
-New superpowers: by the end of WW2 America and Russia had become the worlds leading superpowers.
-Money: Britain was no longer as rich as they were before
-Nationalism: since Britain spread this idea, it lead to others wanting their own independence.
-Indian Independence: the loss of India in the British Empire showed others that they could leave too
-Opinion at Home: People in Britain did not really want an Empire anymore
What is Cultural Imperialism
The practice of promoting and imposing a culture, usually that of a politically powerful nation, over a less powerful society
What are some Negatives about the British Empire’s Legacies
-Religious Conflict
-Poverty
-Slavery
-Instability
-Over Extraction of Resources
-Loss of Cultures
What is the definition of a Migrant
A person who moves from one place to another
What is the definition of an Immigrant
A person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country
What is the definition of an Emigrant
A person who leaves their own country into order to permanently live in another country
What is Forced Migration
When someone has to no choice but to leave their country as they may fear harm or death
What is Voluntary Migration
If someone chooses to leave their home (often for a better life)
What is the definition of a Refugee
Someone who must leave their home area for their own safety and survival (They are legally recognised for this)
What is the definition of an Asylum Seeker
Someone who must leave their home area for their own safety and survival BUT They are waiting for a decision to see if they can stay in a safe country
