Consequences of global inequality

• What do countries struggle with due to global inequalities?

  Development
• How do inequalities affect countries' development?

  They hinder progress and create challenges
• What is the impact of inequalities on the wealth distribution among countries?

  Wealth is not spread evenly across countries
• What percentage of the world's wealth do the richest 20% of countries hold?

  70.1%
• What percentage of the world's wealth do the poorest 20% of countries hold?

  1.0%
• What does the term "fifth quintile" refer to?

  The richest 20% of countries
• What does the term "first quintile" refer to?

  The poorest 20% of countries
• Which country is in the fifth quintile?

  The UK
• Which countries are included in the fifth quintile besides the UK?

  Norway and Japan
• Which country is in the first quintile?

  Chad
• Which countries are included in the first quintile besides Chad?

  Malawi and Cambodia
• What are the social and political consequences of global inequalities?

  • Increased political instability
  • Higher crime rates
  • Greater social unrest
• How do differences in wealth affect poorer countries?

  They create difficulties for poorer populations
• How does lack of education affect poorer countries?

  • Limits investment in education
  • Poorer populations can't afford school fees
  • Children may work instead of attending school
• What is the impact of lack of education on job opportunities in poorer countries?

  It leads to lower-skilled jobs and poverty
• How does health impact development in poorer countries?

  Higher disease rates affect life expectancy
• What is the relationship between health and poverty in developing countries?

  Poor health increases poverty levels
• What are the political consequences of global inequalities?

  • Increased political instability
  • Higher likelihood of civil wars
  • Greater potential for conflict
• How does conflict relate to global inequalities?

  Conflict can increase inequality and poverty
• What do developing countries often depend on?

  Richer countries for support
• What is a consequence of developing countries depending on richer countries?

  They may struggle to develop independently
• What type of wars are more likely in developing countries?

  Civil wars
• Why do conflicts increase inequality in developing countries?

  Because money is spent on fighting instead of development
• How do developing countries often depend on richer countries?

  They rely on richer countries for resources
• What is the effect of less influence over regional decisions for developing countries?

  They have less control over their development
• What is a consequence of international migration for developing countries?

  People seek to enter developed countries
• Why do people migrate to developed countries?

  To improve their quality of life
• What do global inequalities cause in terms of environmental problems?

  They lead to increased environmental degradation
• What are the environmental problems caused by economic development?

  1. Increased consumption of food, water, and energy
  2. Pressure on scarce resources
  3. Threats to ecosystems and biodiversity
• What is a consequence of industrialization in developing countries?

  Increased air, water, and land pollution
• How does waste disposal affect the environment in developing countries?

  It leads to pollution of land and water
• What is the impact of climate change on developing countries?

  It exacerbates existing vulnerabilities
• What can poor communities in developing countries be trapped in?

  A cycle of environmental damage
• What happens when poor communities cannot afford fuel?

  They resort to collecting firewood
• What is the relationship between global inequalities and the Earth's tilt?

  They contribute to uneven resource distribution
• What might the consequences of inequality not be?

  Cheerful reading
• What should students be aware of regarding inequality's consequences?

  They may not be pleasant to read
• What should students do with the information on inequality?

  Know it inside-out for exams
• What are the key points to remember about environmental issues in developing countries?

  • Economic development leads to resource depletion
  • Pollution increases due to industrialization
  • Poor waste management harms ecosystems
  • Climate change worsens vulnerabilities
• What is the focus of Section 13?

  Development