Models of Development (Leaving Cert Geography): Flashcards
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What does Eurocentric thinking prioritise?
What does Eurocentric thinking prioritise?
European and Western perspectives
Historical roots of Eurocentric thinking
Historical roots of Eurocentric thinking
European colonialism & imperialism in Age of Exploration
First World countries during Cold War
First World countries during Cold War
Western Bloc, NATO allies led by US
Second World countries during Cold War
Second World countries during Cold War
Eastern Bloc, Warsaw Pact led by Soviet Union
Third World countries during Cold War
Third World countries during Cold War
Non-aligned or neutral nations
North-South divide definition
North-South divide definition
Geographical split: wealthy north vs less developed south
MEDC stands for
MEDC stands for
More Economically Developed Country
LEDC stands for
LEDC stands for
Less Economically Developed Country
Key problem with Eurocentric perspectives
Key problem with Eurocentric perspectives
Marginalisation of diverse cultures & knowledge systems
Strategy to challenge Eurocentric thinking
Strategy to challenge Eurocentric thinking
Promoting inclusive approaches & valuing all voices
Countries challenging North-South divide location
Countries challenging North-South divide location
Australia & New Zealand - southern but highly developed
When First/Second/Third World terms emerged
When First/Second/Third World terms emerged
During Cold War period