...synthesize the main aspects of the four major theories of development: modernization, dependency, world-systems and globalization. These are the principal theoretical explanations to interpret development efforts carried out especially in the developing countries. These theoretical perspectives allow us not only to clarify concepts, to set them in economic and social perspectives, but also to identify recommendations in terms of social policies. For the purposes of this paper, the term development is understood as a social condition within a nation, in which the authentic needs of its population are satisfied by the rational and sustainable use of natural resources and systems. This utilization of natural resources is based on a technology, which respects the cultural features of the population of a given country. This general definition of development includes the specification that social groups have access to organizations, basic services such as education, housing, health services, and nutrition, and above all else, that their cultures and traditions are respected within the social framework of a particular country. In economic terms, the aforementioned definition indicates that for the population of a country, there are employment opportunities, satisfaction -at least- of basic needs, and the achievement of a positive rate of distribution and redistribution of national wealth. In a political sense this definition emphasizes that governmental systems have legitimacy not...
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...Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America, and Australia have settled down in America and these people constitute what America is today. Regarding the ethnicity, the influence of Hispanic or Latino groups is very strong in the land. Richard T. Schaefer rightly observes that “more than one in eight people in the U.S. population are of Spanish or Latin American origin” (Schaefer, 2006, p. 236). The writer, after taking the data from the same book, asserts that among the population of America, one third is constituted by these Hispanic groups. Among the major Hispanic groups, Mexican Americans take the major portion. The other groups, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Central or South American, and others have relevant influence in America. These Hispanic or Latino groups, that constitute a major portion among the population of America, are not well considered in the land. This research paper takes a study on Mexicans, Puerto Ricans, Cuban, and central/south Americans and analyses the linguistic, political, social, economic, religious and familial problems of these groups in America. Mexicans: Mexicans are the largest group among the Latino Americans. They contribute about one third of all Hispanic groups: “as of 2002, about 23 percent of Mexican Americans are English dominant, 26 percent are bilingual, and 51 percent are Spanish dominant” (Schaefer, 2006, p. 241). It indicates that Mexicans in America use a different language other than what is commonly spoken in America. Many times the Mexicans are...
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...A report on An analysis on Walton refrigerator Submitted to: Md. Ismail Hossain Associate professor Department of marketing University of Dhaka Submitted by: Group Insuperable Section: B Department of marketing University of Dhaka Submission date: May 2, 2016 GROUOP NAME: INSUPERABLE Serial no. | Name | Roll no. | 1. | Ashikul Islam | 44 | 2. | Shahinur Akter | 98 | 3. | Farjana Akter Mito- | 110 | 4. | Sajal Bepary | 112 | 5. | Forhadi Afsana | 152 | 6. | Sajedul Islam | 176 | 7. | Ashiqur Rahman Ashiq- | 266 | 8. | Md. Eqramul Islam | 268 | 9. | Tonmoy Das | 270 | 10. | Md. Anamullah | 274 | Letter of transmittal May 2, 2016 Md. Ismail Hossain Associate professor Department of Marketing University of Dhaka Subject: submission the report on “an analysis on Walton refrigerator” Dear Sir...
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...TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction 2. Dualism Theories 3. The Concept of Dualism in Economics 4. Does the concept of Dualism adequately portray the development picture in most developing countries? 5. Conclusion 6. Refrences INTRODUCTION Dualism is derived from the Latin word duo meaning "two" denotes the state of two parts. The term 'dualism' was originally coined to denote co-eternal binary opposition, a meaning that is preserved in metaphysical and philosophical duality discourse but has been more generalized in other usages to indicate a system which contains two essential parts. Dualism is a major characteristic of an underdeveloped economy. Dualism refers to that condition of a country when two sectors advanced of modern sector and the backward or traditional exist side by side. For instance we have modern industries and the old cottage industries medieval farming being practiced at the same time. In other words, in an under developed country, there is the bullock cart economy and modern transport operating at the same time. DUALISM THEORIES Dualism theories assume a split of economic and social structures of different sectors so that they differ in organization, level of development, and goal structures. Usually, the concept of economic dualism differentiates between two sectors of economy: * The traditional subsistence sector consists of small-scale agriculture * True, handicraft and petty trade, has a...
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...expedition set out to explore for other reasons like proving a theory or to follow up on stories told by their fellow explorers. Once reaching their destination, other factors made them stay such as the discovery of monetary gain, religious freedom and political powers. While some countries like China, were unable to become colonized, others were dominated to the extent of their people eventually becoming a minority in their own land. Imperialistic ambition was a major element in the colonization of many third world countries. As immigrants settled on foreign soil, they believed they were legitimately entitled to occupy the land. They eventually impose their economic, religion, and social systems onto an existing societies. No country or island was particularly excluded from such invasions. Some countries managed to fight off European settlers while others lacked the sophistication needed to protect their land. Third world countries were the easiest to invade due to their undeveloped societies and lack of economic intelligence. Countries that were once made up of communities lacking...
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...What are the global ‘North’ and ‘South’ and why they are increasingly unrelated to geographical locations? Like many other concepts within the social sciences, globalisation is a highly debated and controversial issue with a diversity of opinions ranging across a broad spectrum. At one end of the spectrum, there are those who view globalisation as the source of many of the major social problems currently affecting developing countries. At the other, are those who view it as a process that will dissolve boundaries between nations and promote global unification. Similarly, definitions of the terms ‘Global North’ and ‘Global South’ are just as varied with the term ‘globalisation’ also carrying many different and often contrasting meanings. According to Modelski, Devezas and Thompson (2008, p.13), globalisation is not a new concept but rather, diachronic, or ‘a process in time’. The authors viewed globalisation as a historical process, the understanding of which required tracing it far back into the past (Modelski et al. 2008, p. 13). However, Heywood (2007, p. 143) suggests, that because globalisation refers to such a wide range of things, e.g. policies, strategies, processes or an ideology, it may be concluded ‘slippery and elusive’ understanding of globalisation arises from its involvement in so many different areas of academia and the extensive and continuing discussion therein surrounding its properties. Regardless of different views on the definition and scope of globalisation...
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...Chapter 10: Democracy in America 1815 – 1840 The elements of freedom in America included the market revolution, territorial expansion, and political democracy. Property qualifications were challenged. Men who did not own property argued for their voting rights. Property qualifications for rights to vote became less and less common in the states. However, instead of being withheld voting rights based on property ownership, men who could not sustain ‘personal independence’ were not seen as being fit to certain rights. This push for the reduction in qualifications for individual rights, demonstrates the change in political ideals. Slaveholders and individuals, who hold hefty influence in the politics, resisted the requests for more rights. Freedom in America became increasingly more democratic during this period. The market revolution, territorial expansion, and political democracy were the driving elements of freedom. The property qualifications for voting rights were challenged. Men who did not own property, argued that they were just as competent as property owners and they should not be denied the rights of citizens. As these qualifications were challenged, more states did away with the property qualifications. This demonstrates the ever increasing democratic stance of the country. While freedoms were requested, slaveholders and wealthy men with strong political influence resisted the changes. The democratic stance on issues generally left choice in the hands of the individual...
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...conducive to the decline of the Spanish Empire however, the decline can not be attributed singularly to the Latin American wars of Independence as there were other subsidiary factors involved. The Latin American wars of independence were a series of revolutions within South America causing Venezuela, Ecuador, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Chile, Peru, Mexico, Haiti and Columbia to become independent countries. These wars drained the Spanish Empire’s resources, enforcing its decline in the early 19th century. Prior to the wars of independence, poor economic conditions, the destruction of the Spanish Armada, as well as an imperialistic overstretch between territories, resulted in contributing to the downfall of the Spanish Empire. Colonial mismanagement in the Spanish Empire acted as a precluding catalyst in causing the Latin American wars of Independence, thus contributing to the fall of the Spanish Empire. The Latin American wars of Independence, whilst an influential factor in the decline of the Spanish Empire, were not the sole determinant in causing the downfall of the Spanish Empire. The Latin American wars of independence contributed to the fall of the Spanish Empire to a considerable extent, being the final element amongst other collective factors which ultimately resulted in the collapse of the Spanish Empire. During the 17th century, there were many indications of Spain’s erosion of power; the collapse of the empire itself was one that occurred over many years, as a direct...
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...What are some of the elements that contribute to human trafficking around the world? 2. Which countries are mostly affected by Human Trafficking? 3. How can we be more aware ? This research paper will review current information that can shed light on what continues to fuel an epidemic that has earned its place as the third largest criminal enterprise. What are some of the elements that contribute to human trafficking around the world? As a means to identify what some of the elements are that contribute to Human Trafficking at a global scale, we can assume that countries’ individual prevention efforts reflect the key issues that they are encountering with Human Trafficking. As we take a look at Asian Pacific countries like Thailand; cultural values, extreme poverty and lack of agricultural resources tend to drive their prevention efforts indicating the countries key elements of concern. Programs developed in Thailand are formed with a focus on creating awareness about Human Trafficking and combating poverty. Yet the evidence is unclear if prevention efforts are working due to the lack of measurable data and the continued trafficking of persons in large...
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...Global Business Cultural Analysis: Brazil Liberty University BUSI 604 Abstract This research paper analyzes the effect of Globalization on the country of Brazil, and how its economy compares to other South American countries and the world. This review will provide factual evidence of the integration of the Brazilian products internationally, and how its economy has evolved to compete in the international markets. A Comparative summary of evidence will be provided in this analysis between the business culture of Brazil, North American, Central America, the Caribbean, and other South American countries economic framework. The framework of the origins of Brazil, and to the progression of the nation into one of the top economies; will be discussed in this assignment. A small glimpse of the picturesque country will be provided in the form of pictures, to give the reader a greater ability to visualize this country and its inhabitance. The major elements and dimension of culture is reviewed, and these dimensions are; what the major elements and dimensions of culture are in this region; how these elements and dimensions are integrated by the locals conducting business in this region; how these cultures and dimensions compare with U.S. cultures and business; and what the implications are for U.S. businesses that wish to conduct business in that region. This paper will review some of the desires of Brazil’s government to be one of the world’s leading...
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...Spanish Conquistadors. This expansion continued over the next 4 centuries, seeing the Spanish Empire expand over most of Central and South America. The Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire and the Incas spanned over decades and was not a peaceful conquest without bloodshed. The Conquista unleashed violence, death and destruction on a scale unknown until then. Charny acknowledged that it was possible for genocide to occur during the process of colonisation, as seen in the colonising of North America and similarly in Australia. This essay will discuss the various elements of genocide as defined by the UN Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Genocide, as well as other sources. Through this discussion, the essay will relate it to circumstances and events related to the Spanish Conquest of Latin America, discussing the possibility of a connection between the conquest and genocide. There are a number of elements that must be satisfied in order to find a case for genocide. When defining an act of genocide, the UN definition is the internationally recognised and the framework by which this essay will follow when referring to an act of genocide. As found in the UN definition of genocide; the act committed must have the intent to destroy the target, in whole or in part, a national, ethical, racial or religious group. Break down the elements of the definition and the following must be satisfied to define an act as genocide; intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national...
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...lines. Ford's former UK car brands included Jaguar and Land Rover, acquired in 1989 and 2000 respectively, were sold to Tata Motors in March 2008. Ford owned the Swedish automaker Volvo from 1999 to 2010. General Motors Company (NYSE: GM, TSX: GMM.U), commonly known as GM (General Motors Corporation before 2009), is an American multinational automotive corporation headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, and the world's largest automaker, by vehicle unit sales, in 2011,[4] employing 202,000 people[2] and doing business in some 157 countries. General Motors produces cars and trucks in 31 countries, and sells and services these vehicles through the following four regional segments, which are GM North America (GMNA), GM Europe (GME), GM International Operations (GMIO), and GM South America (GMSA), through which...
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...was banned in the North-West territories with the Ordinance of 1787 and by 1804 most of the Northern states passed laws that would eventually abolish slavery. In the South however, slavery not only remained legal, but it grew. But with the Southerner's fear of losing the anti-slavery battle they tried to reach compromises with the North. Both the North and the South figured that if slavery didn’t expand, it was doomed to extinction. So in the 1850’s issues on slavery sky rocketed. Many people in the South believed that liberty and economic independence was defined by ownership of land and slaves, and they saw the opportunity of maintaining that lifestyle gradually dwindle. When the Republicans continued to gain strength, the South fell deeper and deeper into debt. The South felt that if they remained in the Union, they would be restricted of freedom and liberty, which lead to the foundation of an independent South, and thus the idea of Southern Nationalism was born. The Election of 1860 was quite eccentric. Essentially there were two presidential campaigns. The Northern campaign featured Lincoln and Douglas, and the South organized the Constitutional Union Party, whose ideals were to “preserve the Constitution as it is [that is, with slavery] and the Union as it was [without sectional discord.]” (Foner p495) The South believed that slavery was a constitutional right, so when Lincoln won the...
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...South Carolina Social Studies Academic Standards Mick Zais, Ph.D. State Superintendent of Education South Carolina Department of Education Columbia, South Carolina State Board Approved Document – August 18, 2011 Contents Acknowledgments.......................................................................................................................... iii Introduction .....................................................................................................................................1 Social Studies Standards Page Format .............................................................................................5 Grade-Level Standards for Social Studies Grades K–3 Kindergarten. Foundations of Social Studies: Children as Citizens ...............................................7 Grade 1. Foundations of Social Studies: Families........................................................................12 Grade 2. Foundations of Social Studies: Communities ................................................................17 Grade 3. South Carolina Studies ..................................................................................................22 Grades 4–5 Grade 4. United States Studies to 1865 ........................................................................................29 Grade 5. United States Studies: 1865 to the Present ....................................................................36 Grades 6–8 Grade 6. Early Cultures to 1600...
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...The period between 1750 and 1914 featured Europeans’ colonization of Africa, India, South East Asia and Latin America. Europeans established settlements, took over trade routes, appointed and regulated governance of their colonies all while utilizing their economic, political and military prowess to facilitate their agenda. What was most important about this period of imperialism was the Europeans’ growing dominance of the world’s commerce, and not their political and military strength. Prior to 1750, European countries like Britain, France, Belgium, Germany and the United States had already experienced substantial economic growth, technological innovations and political stability. These elements stirred the Europeans’ ambition to build wealth,...
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