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Explore the changing demographic trends and political realignments from 1914 to the present, comparing the developing and developed worlds. Analyze the role of the West, women, and major environmental shifts during this period. Delve into topics like nationalism, trade, and gender roles in this era of accelerating global change. Determine if globalization or fragmentation has been the dominant theme.
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20th Century(1914-present) ~the Contemporary Age, the Post-Modern Period, the American Century~ An era of accelerating global change and realignments.
Political organization • Nationalism • Demographics & Movement • Trade • Gender Roles • Belief Systems • Environmentalism Themes to Consider
Compare demographic trends (population & settlement) of the developing world with those in the developed world. • Analyze the changes and continuities in the role of the West 1914 to the present. • Compare the role of women in the developing world with those in the developed world. Questions to Consider
Compare demographic trends of the developing & developed world. ???
World Population, 400 BCE - 2000 CE Demographics - Growth
Nigeria Prime example of population bomb Nigeria Prime example of population bomb
Migration to the West after1914 Demographics - Migration
Labor migration from East Asia continues Demographics - Migration
Characterize the major environmental changes & demographic shifts during this period.
Sprawling slums from poverty • Rapid rural-to-urban migration caused by rural population growth & lure of cities Cities & Ecosystems
Republic v. Communism in China • Fascism -> Democracy in Japan • Republic v. Communism in Korea • Republic v. Communism in Vietnam East Asia
Europe nations lose political control of colonies & attitude justifying imperialism • India v. Egypt • Africa: Tropical Dependencies v. Settler • South Africa Decolonization v. Neocolonialism
Analyze changes and continuities for women from 1914-present.