Social Science & Globalization
Let’s start by brainstorming about this question…
Things we’re going to look at… Global birth rate & immigration obligations of developed nations Individualism vs collectivism (me vs. us) of different cultures How ‘power/distance’ influences behaviour The concept of emic and etic in relation to Globalization Social Identity Theory
Global Birth Rate
Cool video on birth rates & life expectancy
Readings… Page 176- ‘Trends in Developed and Developing Nations’ Page ‘Is there an obligation…’ So the questions is: Should wealthier nations accept more immigrants from poorer nations ? Yes, wealthier nations have an obligationHell no, look after our own problems first