world issues unit 1 test

Bias

When information is presented in a way that favors one perspective over another.

Confirmation Bias

Seeking out information that supports existing beliefs while ignoring other facts.

Selection Bias

Choosing certain facts or sources while leaving out others to manipulate perception.

Framing Bias

How an issue is presented (e.g., media can make a protest look violent or peaceful based on wording and images used).

Ethnocentrism

The belief that one's own culture is superior to others.

Consequences of Ethnocentrism

Can lead to stereotypes, misunderstandings, and discrimination in international relations.

Muslim Response to Dubai's Globalization

Some see Dubai as a success—combining Islamic traditions with economic growth, while others criticize it for being too influenced by Western culture.

Type of Issue

Issues can be categorized as Political, Social, Economic, or Environmental.

Political Issues

Related to government, power, and policies (e.g., war, human rights).

Social Issues

Affects people and culture (e.g., gender equality, racism).

Economic Issues

Involves money, jobs, and trade (e.g., inflation, poverty).

Environmental Issues

Deals with nature and sustainability (e.g., pollution, climate change).

Failed Country

A failed country has weak government, economic collapse, and human rights violations.

Freedom House Ranking

Ranks countries on political rights and civil liberties.

Free Countries

Strong democracy (e.g., Canada, Sweden).

Partly Free Countries

Some restrictions (e.g., India, Turkey).

Not Free Countries

No democracy, authoritarian rule (e.g., North Korea, Saudi Arabia).

Environmentalism and Globalization

Positive effects include countries working together on climate change; negative effects include more pollution and deforestation.

Core Countries

Wealthy, powerful countries (e.g., USA, Germany).

Semi-Periphery Countries

Emerging economies (e.g., China, Brazil).

Periphery Countries

Developing countries that rely on richer nations (e.g., Haiti, Sudan).

Expansionist World View

Belief that human progress depends on using natural resources.

Gaia Hypothesis

The idea that nature should be protected.

Far Periphery Countries

The poorest and most isolated countries in the world.

Example of Far Periphery Country

Niger (low income, little global influence).

Niger

low income, little global influence

Dubai's leadership

local (Emirati-run), but foreign investors play a big role

Classification of Issues

Political, Social, Economic, or Environmental

Shaping Perspective

People's views are influenced by culture, education, and media

Media and Political Affiliation

Media outlets often support certain political parties and shape public opinion

Arctic Sovereignty

Several countries (Canada, Russia, Denmark) claim ownership of Arctic land and resources

Stakeholders

people, groups, or governments affected by an issue

Issue vs. Problem

An issue is debatable (e.g., climate change), while a problem has a clear solution (e.g., pollution cleanup)

Gaia Hypothesis

The Earth is a self-regulating system that maintains life

Brundtland Convention

Introduced sustainable development (meeting today's needs without harming the future)

Poorest Global Region

Sub-Saharan Africa is the poorest region due to poverty, unstable governments, and lack of resources

Anthropocentric

Humans come first; nature is for our use

Biocentric

All living things have value, and we must protect them

Ecocentric

The whole ecosystem is important, not just individual species

Distance Decay

The farther two places are, the less they interact

Time and Space Compression

Technology (e.g., internet, air travel) makes distances feel shorter

Brandt Line

Outdated method of classification (North vs. South Divide) because some 'poor' Southern countries (e.g., China) are now economic powers

Dubai's Globalization

Foreign Investment (business-friendly tax laws), Infrastructure Growth (skyscrapers, airports), Luxury Tourism (hotels, malls, artificial islands)

Political Cartoon Analysis

Analyze by identifying what the cartoon is about, what symbols are used, and what type of globalization is shown

Types of Globalization

Economic (trade, business deals), Cultural (Western influence, media, language), Political (government policies, international relations)

Climate Change (Political Cartoon Topic)

Industry vs. environmental activists

Economic Globalization (Political Cartoon Topic)

Wealth gap between rich and poor nations

Scale of the Issue

Local (affects a city or region), National (affects a whole country), Global (affects multiple countries)

Stakeholders in an Issue

Government (laws, funding), Corporations (profits, jobs), Activists (protest, awareness)

Type of Issue

Political, Social, Economic, or Environmental