GLOBAL x LOCAL Are you global? positive aspects of globalization negative aspects of globalization examples social global problems environmental

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

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 Globalization Rich vs. developing countries Homelessness IlliteracyTotalitarianism 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

starving, famine, poverty, homelessness developing countries (the Third World Countries)

spreading western culture to other local cultures Is it good or bad?

Why do people immigrate? What problems do the immigrants face when they come to a new country?

Why do the wars start? What do they cause? What to do to avoid them?

Who can be discriminated? Has the situation changed these days? What can a discriminated person do?

Explain these words: Racism/Xenophobia Sexual harassment Minority Migration Refugee Poverty Illiteracy Distance adoption

Match the words with the definitions Smuggling Arson Fraud Robbery Blackmail Mugging Kidnapping Hijacking Murder Rape 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

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?