Globalisation- EQ3 Flashcards
Consequences of globalisation for global development and the physical environment, & how should different players respond to its challenges? (7 cards)
5 Measures of development?
Income per capita
Economic sector balance
Human Development Index (HDI)
Gender Inequality Index (GII)
Air Pollution indices
How to measure widening inequality?
Gini Coefficient
Benefits of globalisation culturally?
Culturally mixed societies and thriving migrant diasporas in some locations
2 Cultural tensions due to globalisation?
Rise of extremism in Europe
Trans-Boundary water conflicts
3 Ways governments have attempted to restrict globalisation
Censorship (China, DPRK)
Limiting immigration (UK, Japan)
Trade protectionism (US)
Attitudes of pro- and anti- globalisation groups
Pro: Embrace the changes
Anti: Seek to retain culture and physical resources
3 Actions of local pressure groups & NGOs against globalisation
Local sourcing (Transition Towns)
Fairtrade schemes
Recycling schemes (Keep Britain Tidy)
