AP World Unit 9: Globalization

Globalization

The process by which businesses and other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale.

Economic liberalization

The process of reducing state intervention in the economy, allowing for a more free-market approach to economics.

Knowledge Economies

Economies that focus on information and knowledge in the production process, leading to increased economic success.

Multinational Corporations

Companies that are incorporated in one country and produce or sell products in multiple countries.

Human Rights Initiatives

Programs and efforts aimed at protecting and enhancing the basic rights and freedoms of individuals worldwide.

Environmental Repair

Actions taken to restore or improve the health of the environment, including initiatives like Earth Day and organizations such as Greenpeace.

Global Feminism

A movement seeking to address and secure equal rights for women globally.

Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC)

A commission established to help heal the country by bringing together those affected by apartheid in South Africa.

Tiananmen Square

The site of pro-democracy protests in Beijing, China, in 1989, where demonstrators demanded political reform.

Eco-sustainability

Practices aimed at maintaining the health of natural resources and reducing environmental impact.

The Battle of Seattle (1999)

Protests that took place at the WTO conference in Seattle, marking the rise of the anti-globalization movement.

Anthropocene

A proposed geological epoch that marks the significant impact of human activity on the Earth’s geology and ecosystems.

Kyoto Protocol (1997)

An international treaty that commits state parties to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Paris Agreement (2015)

An agreement within the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change addressing greenhouse gas emissions mitigation.

Fair Trade

An organized social movement and market-based approach that aims to help producers in developing countries achieve better trading conditions.

Green Belt Movement

A grassroots environmental organization that focuses on tree planting, environmental conservation, and women's rights.

Air Pollution

The contamination of air by harmful substances including gases, particulates, and biological molecules.

Deforestation

The clearing or thinning of forests by humans, leading to loss of biodiversity and increased greenhouse gas emissions.

SOcial Media

Platforms for creating and sharing information, ideas, and personal messages online, which can lead to social change.

Increased Activism

The rise in efforts by individuals or groups advocating for social or political change, often related to environmental issues.