Global DevelopmentsProtectionism – idea that a country wants to prevent

free trade to safeguard the jobs, and the overall economy.

Developed Country – a country which is highly industrialized, with high levels of technology, and a large middle class.

Developing Country – a country which is transitioning from a more traditional economy to an industrialized nation. There are various levels of developing nations.

Arguments for Supporting Development1) Higher per capita GDP.2) Opens markets to sell goods and services.3) Promotes democracy.

Issues for Supporting Development4) Environmental protection.5) Protection of Domestic Jobs.

United Nations• Internationalism – nations should cooperate to

promote common aims, such as supporting economic development and fighting terrorism.

Goals of the United Nations• Promote peace• Provide aid to nations• Promote & Protect Democratic Elections• Prevent Violence• Provide aid to Refugees

Globalization• Interdependence and interaction among individuals

and nations working across barriers of distance, culture, and technology.

Global Issues1) Environmental Destruction 2) Economic

Inequality

Human RightsDeclaration of Human Rights

1) Protection of Rights– Similar to US Bill of Rights– Additions – freedom of movement, right to asylum,

right to nationality, right marry/family, own property 2) Raising Standards of Living

– Includes - right to security, right to work, equal pay for equal work, right to form and join trade unions.

– Additions – standard of living acceptable for health and well-being, right to education

Human Rights Violations1) Genocide – deliberate killing of members of a

racial or cultural group. (Nazi Germany, Rwanda)2) Apartheid – separating people based on race or

ethnicity. (South Africa, Similar Issues in Southern United States – Jim Crow Laws)