Unit 4 – Responding To Globalization Flashcards
What are human rights?
Protect people from being unfairly discriminated against by other individuals.
Define inalienable.
Refers to rights that cannot be taken away or transferred.
Define civil rights.
Limit the power of government has over the lives of their citizens.
Define gender gap.
The social, political, and economic differences that separate men from women.
What are the four hurdles that prevent problem-solving?
Market failure, shortage of capital, science can’t operate, social conflict.
Those in developed countries are more able to deal with these hurdles.
True or false?
True.
What are labor standards?
Measures put in place to protect workers and the environment.
What are the four fundamental principles and rights of workers, as identified by the International Labor Organization?
Freedom from forced labor, freedom from discrimination in the workplace, ban on child labor, right to organize and bargain collectively.
What principles are the fair trade movement based on?
Fair price, fair working conditions, democratic decision-making, community development, direct trade, safe environment practices.
What would social clauses in trade agreement require?
They would require countries to stop the most extreme forms of labor exploitation. Ex. Child labour.
What is a virtual community?
May be as importantas traditional communities in peoples identity; chat rooms, blogs, instant messaging, social networking sites, video games.
What are the three components of sustainability?
Economic growth, social progress, environmental stewardship.
What is a pandemic?
An epidemic that spreads across the world. Examples include the you Bonnick plague, Spanish flu, H1N1, HIV/AIDS
Who monitors world health security?
The world health organization (WHO).
How are consumers responding to global issues?
Pressuring grocers to carry fair trade products; introduce code of conduct to eradicate sweatshops; boycotts.
