more than lack of income, it includes hunger and malnutrition, limited access to education and other basic services

an illness that may be passed from one person to another

a person who moves to another country with better working or living conditions

a person forced to flee their home and seek safety in another country

payments sent home by migrants to members of their family or community

Consequences of global inequalities

Geography

Defining development

Measuring development

Development and demography

Causes of global inequalities

Rostow’s and Frank’s theories about development over time

Top-down strategies to reduce global inequalities

Bottom-up strategies to reduce global inequalities

Using GIS maps to analyse links between inequality and migration

This unit teaches pupils about global economic development. Pupils learn how, using a variety of measures, economic development is unequal and how this is reflected in demographic characteristics. Pupils learn about the causes and consequences of inequality and consider how they can be reduced.

Global inequalities

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Lack of income but also hunger, limited access to education & services

a person who moves to a country with better working/ living conditions

Match the lesson's keywords and their definitions.

‘{{}} is more than lack of income, it includes hunger and malnutrition, limited access to education and other basic services … as well as the lack of participation in decision-making.’ United Nations.

People migrate from wealthy countries to poorer countries for more opportunities

People migrate from poor countries to wealthy countries for more opportunities

Migration only occurs within countries, not between them

How can global inequality affect migration patterns?

What are some benefits for destination countries that receive migrants?

The differences in population growth rates between countries

The differences in political systems around the world

The unequal distribution of resources within a country

The unequal distribution of wealth and resources between countries

The process of improving the quality of life and standard of living in a country

What does "economic development" refer to?

Which region of the world is often considered the most economically developed?

Low GDP per capita and high levels of poverty

High GDP per capita, advanced infrastructure, access to healthcare and education

Poor access to technology and limited industrialisation

What are "developed countries" typically characterised by?

It completely eliminates inequality between countries

It helps poorer countries access resources for development

What role does foreign aid play in addressing global inequality?

High life expectancy and low infant mortality rate

High GDP per capita and strong industries

Poor access to basic services like healthcare and education

High level of technological development and innovation

What is a common characteristic of a "developing" country?

Starter Quiz

What is global inequality?