Global groupings are nations with similar aims of economic and social development. Global Groupings can be separated into political (trading blocs of nation for security in trading) and economic grouping. Nations can be categorised according to their overall levels of wealth and power that it brings Economic grouping is based on economic stages of a nation. However in the past countries have usually been classified in a two – tier system as MEDC’s and LEDC’s. LDC(least developed countries) in this group have very low income with a low GDP per capita; they have sometimes been described as ‘Fourth World’ nations to emphasise their bleak conditions and their populations lack of engagement with globalising forces.
This economy was very helpful to the rich but detrimental to the poor. The gap between these two classes was expanded immensely. It was almost as if the rich could control everything about their well-being; because if you were rich, you had power. During this era, the immigration increased after the Civil Wr. Cities like New York, Boston, and Chicago were overwhelmed with immigrants.
Industrialization had a major impact on American society. It was a time of growth and expansion for the nation as a whole as it brought about new ideas and resistance to reformation. In many ways industry was helpful to America’s economy, but it was also a hindrance for the vast majority of the population. People like Sam Patch, otherwise known as the working poor, did not have much opportunity to advance in society, so as time passes there’s more resistance and protest to letting the rich get richer. The messages sent from the famous jumps of Sam Patch were the beginning of a new of democracy, and a fulfillment to the true meaning of the word equality.
He states many times that profits/supply & demand are leading causes for what makes too high for lower class people to afford. If companies didn’t try to make such a high profit then could the poor afford what they need? This is unfair and unjust because Lewis is saying the rich should reap the benefits of a thriving and successful business.
For the most part both children’s development is fostered here. It seems that both Simon and George’s parents are in communication with their educators and they are involving in some decision-making (George’s parents more so then Simon’s). This communication will insure both Simon and George are on a positive developmental path. Urie Bronfenbrenner concludes, “A child’s development is determined by what he/ she experiences in the settings he/ she spends time in and that the most important setting for a young child is his/her family, because this is where he/ she will spend most of
These different social rifts come from a result of greed from the destruction of the American Dream. West Egg represents the “new rich”, where people have made their wealth in a short period of time. West egg has more morals of the two eggs, yet West Egg is still very superficial with their gaudy housing and spending. Nick and Gatsby are both from West Egg, which gives an idea of what “type” of people live in what areas. At the beginning of the book Nick says he lived in West Egg “…the less fashionable of the two…” (10).
Making the rich become richer and the poor become poorer. Although many Americans fall under the ill-defined middle class section, they consider themselves lower class because of what they have compared to the people around them rather than what they have standalone. Some people argue that taking government aid such as food stamps and earned income tax credit will help incomes rise throughout all classes. If the upper classes income is rising without government aid, why should lower classes have to seek support elsewhere? The trade does not seem fair to people making a significantly less amount of many than needed to live a stable and comfortable life.
The era of the 1920's represents a period of time in which the US, with it's on resources, had a economic boom, as a result of a number of advancements, such as new technology. But with this era of great growth, the people who experience these accomplishments first hand, where neglected, increasing the gap between the rich and the poor. The Great Gatsby, written by F. Scott Fitzgerald, shows the inability for one person to either find the middle ground, or to move up to a more wealthier class. One of the prominent critiques on American society made by The Great Gatsby was the role and position of women in the early 1900's. It shows these women being hit and degraded, which accurately depicts their life in this era.
This inequality within our nation is the culprit behind America’s insignificant health. “Wealthy Americans make considerably more money than their counterparts in other wealthy countries, while the bottom 10% of our households make considerably less than poor people in Europe or Japan” (Page 228). The breach between America’s poor and rich is causing the overall health to lessen. The wealthy American will spend their money on unnecessary items that they will dissipate; “as private wealth become more concentrated, the quality of public life suffers” (228). Researchers have identified an association between household income inequality and mortality rates.
From a very young age I have aspired to become a teacher or hold a managerial role within childcare. To think that the well-being, learning and development of a child relies upon my colleagues and I is a challenging yet exciting prospect and something which I am very passionate about pursuing. Gaining the qualification that this course provides will help me to further develop and pursue my career in childcare by not only aiding my understanding of how young children learn and develop, but also how to manage and work alongside staff effectively to achieve our goals. I am an enthusiastic learner and strive to extend my knowledge of how children grow and develop. The passion and motivation I feel for children and their development has driven me to gain as much work experience as I can, to enable me to expand my knowledge and further progress my childcare skills.