http://www.globalcommunity.org/flash/wombat.shtml

Diversity vs. Disparity

Whether or not conformity should be pursued is an ongoing debate Diversity – having a variety, many Example: Disparity – inequality; can be seen in human rights, gender equality, material wealth, education and health care Whether or not conformity should be pursued is an ongoing debate

Classifications of disparity North and South – loosely based on the advanced development of nations in Europe and North America, not defined by the equator! First/Second/Third World – determined by geopolitical situation First World – capitalist nations in Europe and North America, Second World – communist nations, Third World – all other nations * a disappearance of communism has made this obsolete.* Developed / Developing – refers to the level of industrialization

GDP Wealth Population

Racism as a force of disparity Textbook (The races of mankind) Little House on the Prairie TV/Movie stars (Social 10-1 page 59: homogenization) (Social 10-2 page 34: tattoos)