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    The document discusses the North-South divide, which refers to the socio-economic and political divisions between wealthy developed countries in the "North" and developing countries in the "South". Countries in the North, such as Canada, the US, and Russia, are considered More Economically Developed Countries (MEDCs) due to economic stability and growth. They gained advantages through colonialism and technological advancement. Countries in the South have unstable governments and poorer economies, resulting in lower standards of living, GDP, and HDI. They were often colonized by Northern countries, putting them at a long-term disadvantage. The terms "Global South" and "Third World" also describe the less developed regions of the world.

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    The document discusses the North-South divide, which refers to the socio-economic and political divisions between wealthy developed countries in the "North" and developing countries in the "South". Countries in the North, such as Canada, the US, and Russia, are considered More Economically Developed Countries (MEDCs) due to economic stability and growth. They gained advantages through colonialism and technological advancement. Countries in the South have unstable governments and poorer economies, resulting in lower standards of living, GDP, and HDI. They were often colonized by Northern countries, putting them at a long-term disadvantage. The terms "Global South" and "Third World" also describe the less developed regions of the world.

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    The document discusses the North-South divide, which refers to the socio-economic and political divisions between wealthy developed countries in the "North" and developing countries in the "South". Countries in the North, such as Canada, the US, and Russia, are considered More Economically Developed Countries (MEDCs) due to economic stability and growth. They gained advantages through colonialism and technological advancement. Countries in the South have unstable governments and poorer economies, resulting in lower standards of living, GDP, and HDI. They were often colonized by Northern countries, putting them at a long-term disadvantage. The terms "Global South" and "Third World" also describe the less developed regions of the world.

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    A WORLD OF REGIONS

    GLOBAL DIVIDES
    THE NORTH-SOUTH DIVIDE
    The North-South Divide is also known as Rich-Poor Divide, is an imaginary line separating from economically
    developed (MEDC) and less economically developed (LEDC) countries.

    THE DIVIDE
    The North and South Divide is the socio-economic political divisions that exist between the wealthy developed
    countries known as the “North” and the developing countries.

    NORTH
    In the North lay the More Economically Developed Countries (MEDCs) in the world. Some countries which lay in the
    North part of the divide are Canada, United States, Greenland and Russia.

    Why are the countries in the North considered MEDC?


    The countries are considered MEDC because of the stability that their economy has and the change that is
    happening within it.

    How did the North gain this advantage?


    The North has always seemed to have advantage over the South. The biggest advantage is the North allowed to
    colonize the South was the technological advancement.

    SOUTH
    - It is also known as “Poor side”.
    -These countries are known developing, meaning the GDP, HDI and general standard of living within these countries
    are considered inferior to that of countries in the North.

    Why are countries in the South considered LEDCs?


    There are many reasons why countries in the South considered as LEDCs such as unstable government and poor
    economy, citizens who have poor standard of living, low Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and low Human Development
    Index (HDI).

    Why is the South at such a disadvantage?


    One factor that stands out is colonization. When the countries that are considered MEDCs are listed down, it becomes
    apparent the most of these countries were, at some point of history, imperialists.

    The GLOBAL SOUTH and the THIRD WORLD


    Leigh,Ann Duck, who reflects on the Global South as co-editor of the Journal Global South, highlights the positive
    impact of the term. In comparison with the “Third World” and “Developing World”, she considers the term Global South to
    carry more weight in resisting hegemonic resources.

    COLONIALISM, MODERNITY, AND THE CREATION OF GLOBAL INEQUALITY


    According to Claudio (2014), in many respects, the global south is a product Western imagination. The Spanish
    conquest of Latin America in the 16 th century produced what we recognize as Latin America. During this time, the monarch of
    Spain conceived of the New World as a site of evangelization of the Christian faith. The conquistadors saw non-Christian
    peoples as lesser beings, requiring enlightenment by a Christian civilization.

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