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Historical Factors contributing to uneven global development
colonization and exploitation of other countriesā resources
Colonization
when one country takes control over another for land and people, often by force
Exploitation
taking valuables like gold, oil, crops, and labor from a country without fairly benefiting itās people leaving them poorer
Conflict and Violence
can lead to poverty, poor health and limited education
Cons of Globalization
job loses, harm to the environment, widening wealth gap
Why job lose due to Globalization
companies may move jobs to where labor is cheaper causing economic problems in those areas
Tensions between global and local aspirations in sustainable development
the world wants to achieve in sustainability doesn't always match what local communities need or can do
Different Needs and Goals
global community focuses on climate change and poverty, but local areas may have more specific needs like finding jobs or improving schools
Lack of resources
global sustainability goals may require money and technology
local communities in poorer regions may not have the resources or skills to make changes
Cultural Differences
solutions to sustainability might not always fit with the traditions or ways of life in communities
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