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    Global Social

    Inequality
    UCSP Q4 W3 DAY 3
    Global Social Inequality

    Global social inequality refers to the


    unequal distribution of resources,
    opportunities, and benefits among
    individuals and groups across countries
    and regions worldwide.
    Global social inequality highlights the
    vast disparities in living standards and
    quality of life experienced by different
    populations around the world.
    While some regions and countries have high
    levels of economic development, social
    infrastructure, and social protections, others face
    extreme poverty, lack of access to education and
    healthcare, and limited opportunities for socio-
    economic advancement.
    2 terms of Global Social Inequality

    1. Global North
    2. Global South
    Global North

    The Global North typically enjoys


    higher standards of living, better access
    to education and healthcare, and greater
    political stability.
    Global South

    The Global South faces higher levels of


    poverty, economic vulnerability, political
    instability, and limited access to basic
    services.
    During the Cold War era, the international
    community often classified countries into
    three main categories:
    First World:In the present context, the term
    “First World” generally refers to highly
    developed, industrialized countries with
    advanced economies and high standards of
    living.
    These countries are often characterized by
    strong infrastructure, technological
    advancements, and stable political systems.
    They typically have well-established
    institutions, provide extensive social
    services, and have high levels of education
    and healthcare.
    Examples of First World countries
    include the United States, Canada,
    Western European nations, Australia,
    New Zealand, and Japan.
    Second World: The term "Second
    World" has largely fallen out of use in
    contemporary discourse. Previously, it
    was used to describe countries aligned
    with the Soviet Union and the Eastern
    Bloc during the Cold War.
    These countries had socialist or
    communist political and economic
    systems. However, with the dissolution of
    the Soviet Union and the subsequent
    changes in political systems across Eastern
    Europe, the term “Second World” lost its
    relevance.
    Third World: In the modern sense, the
    term “Third World” is often used to refer
    to developing or less economically
    developed countries.
    These countries typically face socio-
    economic challenges, such as poverty,
    lack of infrastructure, limited access
    to healthcare and education, and
    political instability.
    The term “Third World” encompasses a wide
    range of nations across different continents,
    including parts of Africa, Asia, Latin America,
    and the Caribbean. Examples of Third World
    countries include India, Nigeria, Bangladesh,
    Haiti, and many others.

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