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Unit 6 Notes

Unit 6 Notes. February 10. Where are MDCs and LDCs Distributed?. More developed regions North America and Europe Other MDCs with high HDI = Russia, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand Less developed regions Latin America = highest HDI among LDCs

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Unit 6 Notes

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  1. Unit 6 Notes February 10

  2. Where are MDCs and LDCs Distributed? • More developed regions • North America and Europe • Other MDCs with high HDI = Russia, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand • Less developed regions • Latin America = highest HDI among LDCs • Southwest Asia, Southeast Asia, Central Asia = similar HDI • South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa = low levels of development

  3. Core and Periphery Model Underdeveloped countries defined by their dependence on a developed core region Figure 9-32

  4. Core and Periphery • Core Area • MDC • Manufacturing: light labor needs • Example: television research and design • Centrally located • Peripheral Area • LDC • Manufacturing: labor-intensive • Example: manufacturing of parts for televisions • Located on the margins Figure 9-32

  5. Closer look: Saxony (Leipzig and Dresden) • Manufacturing • Light Industry • Optics and Ceramics • MDC? • Which sector?

  6. Where Does Level of Development Vary by Gender? • Gender-Related Development Index (GDI) • Compares the level of women’s development with that of both sexes • Four measures (similar to HDI): • Per capita female incomes as a percentage of male per capita incomes • Number of females enrolled in school compared to the number of males • Percent of literate females to literate males • Life expectancy of females to males

  7. Gender-Related Development Index (GDI) Figure 9-17

  8. Demographic Indicator of Gender Difference: Life Expectancy Figure 9-21

  9. Where Does Level of Development Vary by Gender? • Gender Empowerment Measure (GEM) • Compares the decision-making capabilities of men and women in politics and economics • Uses economic and political indicators: • Per capita female incomes as a percentage of male per capita incomes • Percentage of technical and professional jobs held by women • Percentage of administrative jobs held by women • Percentage of women holding national office

  10. Gender Empowerment Measure (GEM) Figure 9-22

  11. Economic Indicator of Empowerment: Professionals Figure 9-23

  12. Progress Toward Development Figure 9-26

  13. Progress Toward Development • Zone of probability • Marked by high income and low cost • Friction of distance • Increase in time and cost with distance Figure 9-26

  14. Activity: Group/Class Discussion • In groups, discuss: • What influence does the education of women have on a country? • Why is education for women important for a country’s economy? • What could the US be like if womenwere not given access to education? Be prepared to share with class!

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