Global Developments Protectionism – idea that a country wants to prevent free trade to safeguard the jobs, and the overall economy. Developed Country – a country which is highly industrialized, with high levels of technology, and a large middle class. Developing Country – a country which is transitioning from a more traditional economy to an industrialized nation. There are various levels of developing nations. Arguments for Supporting Development 1)Higher per capita GDP. 2)Opens markets to sell goods and services. 3)Promotes democracy. Issues for Supporting Development 1)Environmental protection. 2)Protection of Domestic Jobs.

United Nations Internationalism – nations should cooperate to promote common aims, such as supporting economic development and fighting terrorism. Goals of the United Nations Promote peace Provide aid to nations Promote & Protect Democratic Elections Prevent Violence Provide aid to Refugees Globalization Interdependence and interaction among individuals and nations working across barriers of distance, culture, and technology. Global Issues 1) Environmental Destruction2) Economic Inequality

Human Rights Declaration of Human Rights 1)Protection of Rights – Similar to US Bill of Rights – Additions – freedom of movement, right to asylum, right to nationality, right marry/family, own property 2)Raising Standards of Living – Includes - right to security, right to work, equal pay for equal work, right to form and join trade unions. – Additions – standard of living acceptable for health and well- being, right to education Human Rights Violations 1)Genocide – deliberate killing of members of a racial or cultural group. (Nazi Germany, Rwanda) 2)Apartheid – separating people based on race or ethnicity. (South Africa, Similar Issues in Southern United States – Jim Crow Laws)