World Affairs
What is the definition of a world affair?
Issues that concern multiple countries
What are two stages of life where major changes happen to a person’s personal identity?
Changes in personal identity happen at retirement and ages 10, 16
What is emigration?
Leaving a country and going to live in another country
What is the definition of Authority?
Authority is power that people accept as legitimate
Describe 2 ways that racism, prejudice, and stereotypes affect people’s quality of life?
affects people's opportunities and social resources and self worth and motivation. Damages mental health. Causes low self esteem and fear. personality development and what activities and careers people choose
What is one example of a TYPE of world affair?
Pandemics, climate change, human rights issues, diplomacy
What are two TYPES of events that shape a person’s personal identity?
Positive life experiences shape our identities, Overcoming difficult times, Soothing we receive as children
What country other than Pakistan has the highest emigration rate in the world?
INdia, CHina, Bangledesh
What is the definition of Power?
Power is the ability for people to influence or control others
What are 3 things that make Denmark and Sweden the countries with the best quality of life?
Very safe, Low crime, Free education, Focus on health and wellbeing, Good work life balance
Why is World War 1 considered a world affair?
Started by Germany - wanted to have world domination
What are 3 ways that parents help shape a person’s personal identity?
Parents lay foundations for character, Teach us manners, Mold our personality.
What are 3 reasons a person would emigrate?
Search for work, better life for family or because of religion, escape conflict, climate changes, politics
What is an example of a person who has authority over others?
Police, president, principal
What are 2 universal human rights?
Freedom of opinion ,everyone is equal, freedom from slavery, personal security, freedom from torture
Why is the great depression considered a world affair?
Stock market crashed. People lost their money. Unemployment skyrocketed from 3% to 30%. Income dropped by 40% ex. 1000$ became 600$. Ended when ww2 started
What is the process someone generally needs to follow in order to emigrate from their country?
research where you are going, build up your savings, plan ahead get a green card or visa
How is power gained?
Power can be gained through control over resources manipulation or force
What are 4 government responsibilities that affect a country’s quality of life? medical services, parks, rec services, police, fire departments, housing services, make laws
medical services, parks, rec services, police, fire departments, housing services, make laws
Thoroughly explain what about being a Canadian citizen impacts our high quality of life?
Life liberty and personal security, Freedom of religion, Freedom from slavery and torture, Freedom of speech, Cannot be tried twice for the same offence, Equality of rights - no discrimination, Citizenship rights provide access to services, politics, influence policies, contribute to a sense of security and stability, enable greater opportunities for employment and education.
Why is democracy a popular form of government in countries with high quality of life?
Choices of the leader tend to be what people want, prevents automatic leaders.