Difference between revisions of "Third World"
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The term emerged just after the Second World War to define those countries which neither aligned with the West (capitalist, democratic countries) nor with the East (Communist Bloc). In this sense, third world countries are those countries which are neither capitalist nor communist. In general political discourse, however, the term is often used to refer to those countries which have not yet attained substantial social, political, or economic development. Examples of third world countries include Yemen, Somalia, Niger, and Bangladesh - some of the poorest nations in the world where poverty is widespread, and basic [[Human Rights|human rights]] and freedoms are not fully protected. | The term emerged just after the Second World War to define those countries which neither aligned with the West (capitalist, democratic countries) nor with the East (Communist Bloc). In this sense, third world countries are those countries which are neither capitalist nor communist. In general political discourse, however, the term is often used to refer to those countries which have not yet attained substantial social, political, or economic development. Examples of third world countries include Yemen, Somalia, Niger, and Bangladesh - some of the poorest nations in the world where poverty is widespread, and basic [[Human Rights|human rights]] and freedoms are not fully protected. | ||
[[Category:The Cultural Diplomacy Dictionary]] | [[Category:The Cultural Diplomacy Dictionary]] | ||
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| + | == External links and references == | ||
| + | * [http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/third_world.htm Countries of the Third World] | ||
| + | * [http://www.huffingtonpost.com/rohit-kumar/third-world-wisdom-is-vit_b_5102287.html Third World Wisdom Is Vital for Redeveloping a Sustainable Civilization] | ||
| + | * [http://www.economist.com/node/16329442 Seeing the world differently - The Economist] | ||
Latest revision as of 09:57, 8 April 2014
The term emerged just after the Second World War to define those countries which neither aligned with the West (capitalist, democratic countries) nor with the East (Communist Bloc). In this sense, third world countries are those countries which are neither capitalist nor communist. In general political discourse, however, the term is often used to refer to those countries which have not yet attained substantial social, political, or economic development. Examples of third world countries include Yemen, Somalia, Niger, and Bangladesh - some of the poorest nations in the world where poverty is widespread, and basic human rights and freedoms are not fully protected.
