Ch 15/16 Vocab
A measure that focuses mainly on income, jobs, and access to basic material needs.
Standard of Living
The movement of people from rural areas into cities in search of jobs, services, and opportunities.
Urbanization
Name any of the six categories of rights included in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (100 points per category)
political, civil, economic, social, cultural, legal
List one criticism of genetically modified organisms.
Citizens in a country can vote in free and fair elections and peacefully protest government decisions.
Social
A broader way of measuring wellbeing that includes social, economic, physical, and aesthetic factors.
Quality of Life
A disease outbreak that spreads across multiple countries or continents, affecting a large number of people
Pandemic
To avoid the atrocities of WWII happening again
List one reason why some companies or countries hire children to do labour.
lower wages, fewer labour protections, they often won't speak out against mistreatment
People in a country have access to clean drinking water and mental health supports that allow them to live healthy lives.
Physical
A significant difference or inequality between groups, regions, or individuals.
Disparity
Food that has had its genetic material altered to improve traits such as resistance to pests or increased nutritional value
GMOs
Being informed about global issues, respecting diversity, and taking action to improve the world are three key qualities of this type of person.
Global citizen
Why diseases spread faster in a globalized world
Increased international travel and trade/movement of goods
A person feels supported by close family and friends and has a strong sense of belonging in their community.
Social
A system of government where citizens participate in decision making, either directly or through elected representatives.
Democracy
A form of protest where people refuse to buy goods or services from a company or country to pressure change.
Give one example of a non governmental organization that provides humanitarian aid or supports human rights.
Red Cross, Doctors Without Borders, UNICEF
List the 2 historical and 2 modern pandemics we studies
Black Death, Spanish Flu, HIV/AIDS, Covid-19
Most people in a society earn stable incomes and have access to jobs that provide financial security.
Economic
The inequality between men and women in areas such as income, education, political power, and employment opportunities.
Gender gap
The responsibility of citizens to participate in their community and society through actions such as voting, obeying laws, and being informed
Civic responsibility
Name a positive result of choosing to buy fair trade products
higher wages for workers, safer working conditions, or support for community development in poorer countries.
The reason why there are more women in the Senate than in the House of Commons in Canada
Senators are appointed not elected, fewer electorlal barriers for women
Residents can enjoy public art and natural landscapes that contribute to enjoyment and cultural enrichment.
Aesthetic