2. Diversity vs. Disparity

3. 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

4. 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

5. GDP Wealth Population

8. 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)