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Global problems. GLOBAL x LOCAL Are you global ? p ositive aspects of globalization n egative aspects of globalization examples social global problems environmental. Globalization. decrease of poverty (due to investments in developing countries, better access to - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
*Global problems
*Globalization• GLOBAL x LOCAL• Are you global?• positive aspects of globalization• negative aspects of globalization• examples
social• global problems
environmental
*Supporting globalization•decrease of poverty (due to investments in
developing countries, better access to progressive methods in agriculture and industry)
•decrease of unemployment (migration)•increase of democracy•feminism spread, discrimination decrease
*Anti-globalization• it is difficult to compete with giant producers
(small shops against Tesco)• exploiting illegal workers• killing local cultures• no respect for different habits• Americanization
Poverty
Growing the population
Discrimination
Incurable and civilization diseases
Terrorism
Wars
Crime
Environmental problems
Immigration
GlobalizationRich vs. developing countries
Homelessness
Illiteracy
Totalitarianism
Violence
Why do these problems start?
intolerance
pride and prejudice
unresolved problems from the past
a desire of expansion
greed and selfishness
wanting a power
*Growing the population• starving, famine, poverty, homelessness
• developing countries (the Third World Countries)
*Globalization• spreading western culture to other local cultures
• Is it good or bad?
*Immigration• Why do people immigrate?
• What problems do the immigrants
face when they come to a new country?
*Wars and terrorism
Why do the wars start?What do they cause?What to do to avoid them?
*Violence
*DiscriminationWho can be discriminated?
Has the situation changed these days?What can a discriminated person do?
Explain these words:
Racism/XenophobiaSexual harassmentMinorityMigrationRefugeePovertyIlliteracyDistance adoption
*Incurable and civilization diseases
*Crime
Match the words with the definitions
SmugglingArsonFraudRobbery BlackmailMuggingKidnappingHijackingMurderRape
An act of killing a person on purpose and illegally
Attacking a person to steal sth. (a handbag)
A crime of setting a fire to sth. on purpose
To obtain money illegally from a person
Bringing goods into a country illegally or without paying duty
An act of dishonesty
Taking control of an airplane while it’s moving and forcing the pilot to change the direction
An act of stealing from a person or a place
The crime of having sexual intercourse with a woman against her will
An act of carrying off a person by a force, often demanding money in exchange for his/her safe return
*Charities• independent, usually non-profit
organizations that help people in need (the poor, homeless, children, old people, animals, …)
• deal with human rights, education, medical care, conservation of the environment,…
• rely on money given by the public and on help from volunteers in fund-rising and carrying out activities
Discuss these questions:
• Have you ever given money to a beggar in the street? Do you feel sympathy towards homeless? How can people loose their home?
• Are people in your class/family tolerant towards minorities? Are you interested in different cultures?
• Do you agree that same-sex couples should be able to register as partners? Should registered partnership be the same in legal terms as the marriage of heterosexual couples or should there be any restrictions?
• What is your view on illegal organ trade? Do you think people should be able to buy the organs they need on the black market if the waiting list is too long and their life is in danger?
• Is forced prostitution a serious problem in our country? What can be done to fight trafficking in women?