What is the Global North and the Global South?
Basically, the Global North consists of the developed countries of the world and the Global South are the lesser developed ones. It is not a surprise that a greater majority of the world is under the Global South Bracket. One must take into account however, that the divide of north and south is not geographically based. Development is always associated with being part of the north and lack thereof means part of the south. It all boils down to having and not having.
Personally, I find it a shame that we must provide these labels; however, at the same time it is what is reality. The world is divided and steps must be taken in order to bridge the so called division. There are numerous countless programs out there that allow for aid to those in need. A number of these programs are quite successful, but reality is that it will take time and I believe that it is even possible that equality will never be attained. With that said however, there is no harm in trying to bring the gap closer. I believe that the best solution to this divide is education. Education has always been and will always be the key. People must grow to be aware of the world and the environment they live in. It is essential that we all work together in order to bring betterment to the whole world. There definitely is strength in numbers and when more heads join in to brainstorm ideas to help out those in need, there is a better chance of coming up with an ideal solution. The world excites me. It may be a frenzied one today, but it is the only world I will be living in, why not make the most out of it and sustain it by working together with others?
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