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Consequences of global inequalities

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Key learning points

  1. There are consequences of global inequality.
  2. Uneven development can result in disparities in wealth, health and education.
  3. Uneven development can result in different types of international migration.

Keywords

  • Poverty - more than lack of income, it includes hunger and malnutrition, limited access to education and other basic services

  • Infectious disease - an illness that may be passed from one person to another

  • Economic migrant - a person who moves to another country with better working or living conditions

  • Refugee - a person forced to flee their home and seek safety in another country

  • Remittances - payments sent home by migrants to members of their family or community

Common misconception

That the benefits of international migration are limited to the country of origin (such as remittances).

Destination countries experience a wide range of social and economic benefits as a result of immigration.


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6 Questions

Q1.
What is global inequality?
The differences in population growth rates between countries
The differences in political systems around the world
The unequal distribution of resources within a country
Correct answer: The unequal distribution of wealth and resources between countries
Q2.
What does "economic development" refer to?
The total wealth of a country
Correct answer: The process of improving the quality of life and standard of living in a country
The number of industries in a country
The population growth rate of a country
Q3.
Which region of the world is often considered the most economically developed?
Sub-Saharan Africa
Correct answer: Western Europe
South Asia
Latin America
Q4.
What are "developed countries" typically characterised by?
Low GDP per capita and high levels of poverty
Correct answer: High GDP per capita, advanced infrastructure, access to healthcare and education
Poor access to technology and limited industrialisation
Limited access to foreign investment
Q5.
What role does foreign aid play in addressing global inequality?
It completely eliminates inequality between countries
Correct answer: It helps poorer countries access resources for development
It causes inequality to increase
It only benefits wealthy countries
Q6.
What is a common characteristic of a "developing" country?
High life expectancy and low infant mortality rate
High GDP per capita and strong industries
Correct answer: Poor access to basic services like healthcare and education
High level of technological development and innovation

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4 Questions

Q1.
Match the lesson's keywords and their definitions.
Correct Answer:poverty,Lack of income but also hunger, limited access to education & services
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Lack of income but also hunger, limited access to education & services

Correct Answer:infectious disease,an illness that may be passed from one person to another
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an illness that may be passed from one person to another

Correct Answer:economic migrant,a person who moves to a country with better working/ living conditions
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a person who moves to a country with better working/ living conditions

Correct Answer:refugee,a person forced to flee their home and seek safety in another country
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a person forced to flee their home and seek safety in another country

Correct Answer:remittances,payments sent home by migrants to members of their family or community
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payments sent home by migrants to members of their family or community

Q2.
‘ is more than lack of income, it includes hunger and malnutrition, limited access to education and other basic services … as well as the lack of participation in decision-making.’ United Nations.
Correct Answer: Poverty
Q3.
How can global inequality affect migration patterns?
It has no effect on migration
People migrate from wealthy countries to poorer countries for more opportunities
Correct answer: People migrate from poor countries to wealthy countries for more opportunities
Migration only occurs within countries, not between them
Q4.
What are some benefits for destination countries that receive migrants?
Correct answer: Skills boost
Reduces wages locally
Correct answer: Increase in supply of labour
Remittances
Correct answer: Increase in national income