global-inequality
Globalization: Process by which goods, services, capital, people, information, and ideas flow across borders.
Characteristics:
Connectivity
Borderless Global Trade
Cultural Diversity
Mobility
Changes in Information Technology
Page 5: Importance of Globalization
Expands educational horizons for students.
Technology enhances access to information about different countries.
Page 6: Technology Tools that Promote Globalization
Platforms include:
Facebook
Twitter
Wiki Spaces
Phones
Microsoft Office
Web Quest
Podcasts
Email
Page 7: Types of Globalization
Categories include:
Economic
Social
Political
Cultural
Industrial
Religious
Legal/Ethical
Page 8: Reasons for Globalization
Firms operate internationally to:
Secure better resources and energy.
Access low-cost labor.
Seek new markets for products.
Overcome limitations of domestic markets.
Page 9: Advantages of Globalization
Key benefits include:
Advances in technology and science.
Business growth.
Easier migration for people.
Support from international organizations.
Increased employment opportunities from large companies.
Page 10: Disadvantages of Globalization
Challenges include:
Increased risk of epidemic diseases.
Struggles for small companies.
Potential for conflict between developed countries.
Exploitation of poorer countries.
Heightened competition.
Page 11: Benefits of Globalization
Benefits:
Increased world output and consumer welfare.
Reduced government responsibilities.
Promotion of peace.
Long-term gains for all.
Page 12: Costs of Globalization
Costs:
Inequality and economic shocks.
Exploitation and poverty.
Job losses.
Page 13: Global Inequality
Global Inequality: Impacts everyone negatively.
Page 14: Definition of Global Inequality
Refers to unequal resource distribution based on social hierarchy.
Inequality: Lack of equality or disparity.
Page 15: Causes of Global Inequality
Factors include:
Religion
Gender Inequality
Income inequality
Unemployment
Social inequalities
Education and poverty.
Page 16: Discrimination Based on Religion
Definition: Belief in supernatural control over destiny.
Examples of religious discrimination:
Exclusion from activities based on religion.
Page 17: Gender Inequality
Unequal treatment based on gender.
Issues include pay gaps, job access, and representation.
Page 18: Workplace Inequality
Women face income disparities and occupational segregation.
Average salaries for women lower than men's.
Page 19: Educational Inequality
Gender discrimination impacts school access.
Poverty limits education for children.
Page 20: Gender Inequality Worldwide
Limited resource access for women in agriculture.
Educational disparities still present, especially in rural areas.
Page 21: Healthcare Access Issues
High maternal mortality rates due to lack of healthcare access.
Gender-based violence remains prevalent.
Page 22: Conclusion on Gender Inequality
Need for societal change in attitudes towards women.
Importance of education and equal pay.
Page 23: Income and Wealth Inequality
Income Inequality: Gap between rich and poor defined by asset and income distribution.
Page 24: Causes of Income Inequality
Factors include labor market outcomes, globalization, technological changes, and gender pay gaps.
Page 25: Conclusion on Financial Inequality
Technology increases production but fails to distribute wealth effectively.
Page 26: Unemployment
Defined as those seeking but not employed.
Page 27: Unemployment Statistics in the Philippines
Unemployment rate overview and socio-economic consequences.
Page 28: Solutions to Unemployment
Focus on education, rural employment, and foreign investment.
Page 29: Social Inequalities
Definition and areas of social inequality include:
Gender
Age
Race and Ethnicity
Religion
Page 30: Education Overview
Education defined and categorized into formal and informal systems.
Page 31: Education Problems
Issues include funding, teacher training, and discrimination.
Page 32: Poverty Definition
Poverty: Lack of basic human needs.
Types: Absolute and relative poverty.
Page 33: Causes of Poverty
Contributing factors include lack of education and materialism.
Page 34: Effects of Poverty
Consequences include poor health, low life expectancy, and crime.
Page 35: Addressing Poverty
Government initiatives needed to tackle poverty and promote economic growth.
Page 36: Conclusion
Emphasis on the collective responsibility to alleviate poverty.
Importance of sustainable practices and policies.