SOCIOL 2R03 Chapter Notes - Chapter 11: Consumerism, International Inequality, Gross National Income
7 Sep 2013
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Introduction the globalization of inequality: the inequalities of globalization. Massive reducation in global poverty are offset by growing inequality gaps both within and between countries. The social fabric of society is further shredded by juxtaposing a scarcity of resources alongside an abundance of poverty, crime, disease, pollution, and overpopulation. Many believe the next generation will be poorer because of diminished opportunities and reduced support and services. To sustain the upside, it is important to manage the downside, by constructing a cooperative global polity to complement a competitive global economy. Global inequality generates problems: immoral and unjust since it violates the inherent dignity of all persons as articulated in the preamble to the universal. Case study: going bananas in the global economy: pleasing palates in the global north, wreaking havoc in the global south. Countries with the highest inequality are clustered in south america and south. Lowest inequality in europe, usa and canada medium.
