Inequality Flashcards
Social causes of global inequality
-education (without qualifications, well paid jobs are hard to find, leaving people stuck in a cycle of poverty)
-health (limited doctors will decrease quality of life)
Historical causes of global inequality
-British empire (countries who were once part of the British empire have smaller economies than the UK due to exploitation from the government)
-colonialism (direct control of one country over another)
-neocolonialism (indirect control of one country over another)
Environmental causes of global inequality
-climate (effects whether farmers can grow enough food to trade/sell)
-extreme weather (damage costs)
-natural hazards (damage costs)
-coastline (ports for easier trade)
-geology (ability to exploit fossil fuels)
Political causes of global inequality
-government (most developed countries have a capitalist government)
-relationships (trade opportunities)