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RSP # 3 (Political Geography) DUE on/before April 13 th . RSP # 3 Choropleth Maps. Internet Users (per 100 ppl ) 0 to 10 11 to 20 21to 30 31 to 70 71+. Does this country’s population have access to information via the Internet?
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RSP # 3 Choropleth Maps Internet Users (per 100 ppl) 0 to 10 11 to 20 21to 30 31 to 70 71+ • Does this country’s population have access to information via the Internet? • If you have access to the Internet, do you have > options or <er options? • If you have access to the Internet, how much “power” do you have to affect your OWN life? • If you have access to the Internet, how much “power” do you have to affect your COUNTRY as a whole? • Are Internet-users MORE or LESS likely to understand problems and solutions for various problems around the world?
RSP # 3 Choropleth Maps The CPI focuses on corruption in the public (≈government) sector. It is based on questions about whether or not people perceive (think) public/government power is abused or misused. These include questions on: bribery of public officials, embezzlement of public funds, how well the public/government sector regulates & monitors itself. Corruption Perception Index 0 to 3.0 3.1 to 4.0 4.1 to 5.0 5.1 +
RSP # 3 Choropleth Maps It is a summary measure of a country's democratic freedoms & nature. -10 is the lowest value, 10 the highest. Democracy Score -10 to -6 -5.9 to 0 0.1 to 6.0 6.1 to 8.0 8.1 +
RSP # 3 Choropleth Maps Imports of goods and services represent the value of all goods and services received from the rest of the world. They include the value of merchandise, freight, insurance, transport, travel, royalties, license fees, and other services, such as communication, construction & information. The larger the number, the more that country PURCHASES from other countries. IMPORTS 0 to 20 21 to 30 31 +
RSP # 3 Choropleth Maps Exports of goods and services represent the value of all services provided TO the rest of the world. EXPORTS 0 to 20 21 to 40 41+ The larger the number, the more that country SELLS TO other countries.
Who is a refugee? Modern Refugees in Japan 1:35 A refugee is someone who has been forced to flee his or her country because of persecution, war, or violence. A refugee has a well-founded fear of persecution for reasons of race, religion, nationality, political opinion or membership in a particular social group. Most likely, they cannot return home or is afraid to do so. War and ethnic, tribal and religious violence are leading causes of refugees fleeing their countries.
RSP # 3 CHOROPLETH MAP KEYS—part 2 REFUGEE RIGHTS REPORT CARD Physical Protection
RSP # 3 CHOROPLETH MAP KEYS—part 2 Detention/Access To Courts REFUGEE RIGHTS REPORT CARD
RSP # 3 CHOROPLETH MAP KEYS—part 2 REFUGEE RIGHTS REPORT CARD Freedom of Movement & Residence
RSP # 3 CHOROPLETH MAP KEYS—part 2 Right to Earn a Livelihood REFUGEE RIGHTS REPORT CARD
RSP # 3 CHOROPLETH MAP KEYS—part 2 • WTO = WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION • NAFTA = NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT • UN = UNITED NATIONS • IMF = INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND • AU = AFRICAN UNION • NATO = NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION • International Alliance Membership • WTO • NAFTA • UN • IMF • AU • NATO
RSPs due on/before APRIL 13th • 3 choropleth maps • Choropleth Map Analysis p. 2 • Analysis on p. 3: connect any 2 maps with your news article • Generalization • Prediction