...Country and Culture Assignment (South Korea) City University Ivan Wong BSM 404 My name is Ivan Wong and I come from Indonesia. In this article, I will write a review and comparison between 2 countries; those are Indonesia and South Korea. Republic of Indonesia with a motto of ‘Bhinneka Tunggal Ika’ (Unity in Diversity) is a sovereign country located in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia stands in latitudes 11°S and 6°N, and longitudes 95°E and 141°E. It consists of 34 provinces and 17,508 islands (approximately around 6000 islands are inhabited). Jakarta is the capital city of Indonesia or also known as ‘Special Capital Region of Jakarta’ and it is located in Java Island. Rainfall is the main variable of Indonesia’s climate and it has mostly tropical climate. Temperatures in Indonesia are listed as; coastal plains averaging 28 degree Celsius, inland and mountains averaging 26 degree Celsius, and higher mountain regions averaging 23 degree Celsius. There are only 2 seasons in Indonesia, dry season (June to September) and rainy season (December to March). Indonesia is one of those countries that using presidential system, the country is lead by president and vice president. President of Indonesia is the head of state, head of government, commander in chief, director of domestic governance, policy making, and foreign affairs. The president usually chosen by citizens through presidential election which first was held in 2004...
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...Assignment 2 Sociology of Developing Countries – SOC 300 02/18/2012 Discuss the growth of urban crime in the Third World, the major obstacles to reducing crime, and the possible political consequences of rising crime rates. Crime The word crime, in the terms of criminal law, is an act which is punishable by the law of the land. All crimes are evil acts. However, some crimes are those acts which are not punishable by the law of the land, even though they are evil acts. A person who is involved in crimes is known as a criminal. The word crime, in a broad sense, is defined as an act which violates either a political law or a moral law. In the narrower sense of the term, the word crime is defined as a violation of the criminal law. Most violations that take place at traffic signals on the roads are considered to be breaches of contracts, but they are not considered to be crimes in the legal sense of the term. Anything that is in violation of the penal code of a country is considered to be a crime. Third world The economically underdeveloped countries of Asia, Africa, Oceania, and Latin America, considered as an entity with common characteristics, such as poverty, high birthrates, and economic dependence on the advanced countries. The French demographer Alfred Sauvy coined the expression ("tiers monde" in French) in 1952 by analogy with the "third estate," the commoners of France before and during the French Revolution-as opposed to priests and nobles, comprising the...
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...Does it still make sense to use the concept of a developing country? Do you think that in spite of all their diversity less developed countries share enough common characteristics? Explain your arguments. Yes, it makes sense to use the concept of a developing country even though developed and developing countries share common characteristics. Todaro (2003) classifies these common characteristics into six broad categories as follows: 1. Low levels of living 2. Low levels of productivity 3. High rates of population growth and dependency burden 4. High and rising level of unemployment and underemployment 5. Significant dependence on agricultural production and primary products exports 6. Dominance, dependence and vulnerability in international relations Low Levels of Living In developing nations, the majority of the population live in impoverished conditions. Low income induced poverty leads to inadequate housing, ill health, low or limited education, low life expectancy, and high infant mortality rate. One measurement tool used that helps identify developed versus developing nation is the general national product (GNP) which is the” total value of all final goods and services produced within a nation in a particular year, plus income earned by its citizens (including income of those located abroad), minus income of non-residents located in that country. Basically, GNP measures the value of goods and services that the country's citizens produced regardless of their...
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...BASQUE COUNTRY The Basque Country was an autonomous region of Spain in the north of the nation, bordering France and the Bay of Biscay. It includes the Basque provinces of Álava, Biscay and Gipuzkoa. The Basques were known for their strong sense of self-government, distinct culture, and language, Euskera, which was the oldest surviving language in Europe, spoken by one third of inhabitants and the second official language in addition to Spanish. The predominant religion was Catholicism. The Basque Autonomous Community ranks first in Spain in terms of per capita income, with gross domestic product (GDP) per capita being 40% higher than that of the European Union and 33.8% higher than Spain's average in 2010. Rich iron ore deposits, forests, and ample availability of hydraulic energy from water spurred the region’s industrial development. Basque iron foundries and shipyards dated from the Middle Ages. The industries, together with trade, transport, and later firearms were the bedrock of the economy. In the 15th century, the Basque Country became the leading iron producing region of Spain and one of the most important in Europe. The shipbuilding industry was the largest in Spain and expanded considerably as commerce flourished. A strong legal framework and a broad array of schools and research centers emerged. Industrial activities were traditionally centered on steel and shipbuilding, mainly due to the rich iron ore resources found during the 19th century around Bilbao. The...
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...Country music is a unique and traditional type of music. It combines many different genres, and it blends them all into one great genre. Country music takes beats of rock and roll, it takes the soul of the good ole drinking music, and it takes the heart of old gospel... Country music will always be, no matter what people think, the "real" music that tells the "real" story. The style of country music is very unique. It really doesn't beat around the bush. It tells you straight up what the artist is feeling or thinking, no matter what one might say... Country music is everywhere. It may come blasting from a truck, blaring from a bar room, or softly playing on an office speaker. Despite the wide range of country music we could isolate one characteristic that would explain the enormous popularity of country songs. The lyrics tell stories about American life (Winters 6). Some country songs sing of work. Some tell stories of family life. Some tell stories of the past and simpler times. Most Americans want to hear a good story. It adds to the entertainment value of a song when one can relate a life experience to the story being told in a given song. One author says, "I can't understand that pop and rap music with all the screamin' and yellin'. But I like country music. It always tells a real good story (Steward 1) . If a song tells a story and it concerns ordinary people in everyday life does that make it a country song? The key to that question is the word ordinary. What is...
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...The emergence of developed countries as major players in global business has made it more difficult for developing countries to succeed Contents The emergence of developed countries as major players in global business has made it more difficult for developing countries to succeed 1 1. Introduction 1 2. Global business of Developed Countries vs. Developing Countries 1 3. Role of International Organizations 2 4. Role of NAFTA 2 5. FDI and Global Business 3 6. Conclusion 4 References 4 1. Introduction Developing economies consist of a very diverse sort of group that includes some of large economies enjoying high economic growth rates like that of China, INDIA AND Brazil and many small economies having low rates of economic growth. The countries having high GDP growth among group of developing nations have remained able to sustain the negative impacts of financial crises very well as these were not that much affected by consequences of financial crises. There are few small or middle income economies that are quite rigid in a way that these nations depend on specific factors for development (Kose, 2013). Keeping in view the GDP growth rates of group of countries in a globe it cannot be said that developing countries do not have room for business growth but that fact is these do not have competitive advantage that can match those of developed nations and that is the reason I agree with the statement that “The emergence of developed countries as major players in global...
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...Country classification Data sources, country classifications and aggregation methodology The statistical annex contains a set of data that the World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) employs to delineate trends in various dimensions of the world economy. Data sources The annex was prepared by the Development Policy and Analysis Division (DPAD) of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs of the United Nations Secretariat (UN/DESA). It is based on information obtained from the Statistics Division and the Population Division of UN/DESA, as well as from the five United Nations regional commissions, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), and national and private sources. Estimates for the most recent years were made by DPAD in consultation with the regional commissions, UNCTAD, UNWTO and participants in Project LINK, an international collaborative research group for econometric modelling coordinated jointly by DPAD and the University of Toronto. Forecasts for 2014 and 2015 are primarily based on the World Economic Forecasting Model of DPAD, with support from Project LINK. Data presented in WESP may differ from those published by other organizations for a series of reasons, including differences in timing, sample composition and aggregation methods. Historical data may differ...
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...several countries. A country in a continent is a determinate territory where people live and share same language, traditions, customs, and others such as religion. There are countries that are more developed than others economic, social and politically. These factors give advantages and disadvantages to the population and government of the different countries as well as the different problems that a nation could suffer according to how powerful each one could be. I. Definition developed and developing countries. a. Traditions. b. Customs. c. Others such as religion. II. Comparison of developed and developing countries. a. Economic factor. b. Social factor. c. Political factor. III. Contrast of developed and developing countries on types of problems. a. Government. b. Environment. c. Technology. Conclusion: The countries all over the world have their power and weakness, according to the type of government, their history, economic and environmental problems; technology and religious creed. Nevertheless the situation would be; the future is in every decision of the population and how to face the different obstacles and the positive attitude about them. It is only with the support of the citizens that makes a nation to grow and develop in all the fundamental areas: social, political and economically. Essay about developed and developing countries The world is divided in five continents. Each one is composed by countries. According...
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...In Denise Noe’s article on the similarities and differences between country-and-western and rap music, she points out and explains the different aspects of each genre. Both types of genres have a couple similarities and differences between them, for example, both country-and-western and rap songs are more based upon a personal story and what the artist has seen or experienced. On the other hand, country-and-western music is more stereotyped towards southern rednecks while rap music is more based upon black people within urban areas. It can be said through the different stereotypes that rap music is more based upon drugs and violence, while country music is more highly presented as having sex and getting a lot of money. The purpose of this article was to inform people about how two completely different genres of music can actually have some similarities to go along with them. This article was intended for everyone who listens to rap and country music to get a better understanding of how they can be related. I thought that the introduction and thesis caught my attention and made me want to read more to find out more about the similarities and differences of two totally opposite genres of music. It can be said that country-and-western and rap songs are the most popular music around today. I think that people enjoy these two genres for the message that is brought out through the lyrics of the song and not for the rhythm or the beat. Music is constantly teaching us something new...
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...Developing Countries The list of developing countries shown below is adhered to by the ISI, effective from 1 January till 31 December 2013. You can find the list that was used for 2012 here. Countries are divided into developed or developing according to their Gross National Income (GNI) per capita per year. Countries with a GNI of US$ 11,905 and less in 2010 are defined as developing (specified by the World Bank, September 2012). Afghanistan Guinea Panama Albania Guinea-Bissau Papua New Guinea Algeria Guyana Paraguay American Samoa Haiti Peru Angola Honduras Philippines Argentina India Romania Armenia Indonesia Russian Federation Azerbaijan Iran, Islamic Rep. of Rwanda Bangladesh Iraq Samoa Belarus Jamaica Sao Tome and Principe Belize Jordan Senegal Benin Kazakhstan Serbia Bhutan Kenya Seychelles Bolivia (Plurinational State of) Kiribati Sierra Leone Bosnia and Herzegovina Korea, Democ. P. Rep. of Solomon Islands Botswana Kosovo Somalia Brazil Kyrgyz Republic South Africa Bulgaria Lao People's Democ. Rep. South Sudan Burkina Faso Latvia Sri Lanka Burundi Lebanon St. Kitts and Nevis Cambodia Lesotho St. Lucia Cameroon Liberia St. Vincent and the Grenadines Cape Verde Libya Sudan Central African Republic Lithuania Suriname Chad Macedonia, the F.Y.R. of Swaziland Chile Madagascar Syrian Arab Republic China Malawi Tajikistan Colombia Malaysia Tanzania, United Republic of Comoros Maldives Thailand...
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...A developing country, or LDC (less developed country, is defined by it’s relative economic standing when compared to other countries around the world. Several aspects make up what is a developing country. These types of countries usually have a relatively lower standard of living, lower economic growth, weak and sometimes corrupt governments, a wide gap between the wealthy and the poor, and a lower gross domestic product per capita. These developing economies can be found throughout the world, but are most common in Latin America, Africa, Asia, Russia and the South pacific. Most other regions are either developed economies, or are on their way to becoming one. This paper will analyze the country of Honduras. It will describe the reasons for it being a developing nation and the issues that cause or are caused by their poor economy. Background Honduras is considered part of Latin America, and more specifically Central America. Among the other six countries in Central America, Honduras ranks the 2nd poorest and has a GDp per capita of $4,700. Nicaragua is the poorest country in Central America and has a GDp per capita of $4,500, only $200 less per capita than Honduras. Apart from the fact that Honduras is a less developed country, it is known for its beautiful beaches and nice weather. It lies approximately 1000 miles southwest of Miami and its Northeastern coast is nearly surrounded by the Caribbean Sea. Inward from the coast, the country changes to have...
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...Alexandra Casto English 0803 Fred Nolen 27 Feb. 2015 Compare and/or contrast essay Country vs. Rap Country music and rap music are two totally different musical genres. Despite their Musical differences^ there are some similarities in the concerts and shows the artists put on. There are also many differences between the two. Some of those differences include, the types of venues, the musical instruments, and the difference in shows and performances. The majority of country artists are Caucasian and the majority of rap artists are African American, so they bring different varieties of crowds. Over the years, the majority of most rap concerts are held at indoor venues such as basketball stadiums, indoor theaters, or hockey arenas. Some country concerts are held inside but most of the time are held outside. Another thing, many county artists perform at fairs and carnivals during the summer. The Jefferson County, TN fair has a country artist come every summer and preform. Before a country artist puts on a concert, it’s typical to have people in the parking lot tailgating and barbecuing before the show. However, at a rap concert most of the people just arrive a few minutes before the show actually starts. Additionally, more variances consist of musical instruments. Usually the only thing found at a rap concert is a DJ on stage spinning records. Although, at a country concert there is huge variety of musical instruments being used such as a banjo, piano...
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...Christian and Country Music Debra Blackwelder Com/155 April 1, 2012 Sherri Shadle Christian and Country Music Chanting and singing hymnals were the earliest form of Christian music. In about the year 112, (Today, 1/01) Roman Christians would chant verses from the bible in honor of Christ. Back then it was hard for some to distinguished early Christian poetry from hymns. The earliest hymnbook was published in America in 1737. During the eighteenth century, hymnbooks did not include musical notes. It was not until 1831 that musical notes were added to hymnals. (Townsend, 7/01) On the other hand, Country music started evolving rapidly in the 1920s and had originally started in the Southern United States and the Appalachian Mountains. Its roots came from traditional folk, Celtic, gospel, and old-time music. The evolution of country and Christian music comes from deep-rooted sounds of Christian worship. Columbia Records began issuing records with “hillbilly” music as early as 1924. (Aces and Eights, n.d.) During the 1930s and 1940s “Western” songs were popularized by films made in Hollywood. In 1939, country musicians began recording boogie. The trickle of what was initially called Hillbilly Boogie was later called Country Boogie became a flood around late 1945 and lasted until 1950s. By the end of World War II “mountaineer” string band music known as bluegrass had emerged. In this period country music was called folk in the trade and hillbilly within the industry....
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...Developing Countries Globalization is the massive control of the world’s economy by big businesses. With the growth of globalization comes the changing of developing countries’ economies, and destruction of environments and cultures. So why than are we still allowing corporations to hurt them? There must be a stricter limit on corporate activity in developing countries to protect their economies, environments and cultures. How far does globalization go back? Some people argue that globalization can be traced back to the Turks control of the Silk Road or the discovery of the Americas. (Ornek, Globalization and Cultural Identity) Others claim that it began at the end of the 19th century with the beginning of the Industrial Revolution. (Ornek, Globalization and Cultural Identity) There is no certain start point for globalization but two modern technologies have helped globalization become more noticeable, communication and transportation. (Ornek, Globalization and Cultural Identity) Regardless of when globalization began, it is an ever-expanding process. Economics is one of the most heavily affected by globalization. As corporations expand and build factories in other countries they not only harm the economy of the host country but also of the home country. These companies are practicing outsourcing, meaning that they are taking jobs from people in home countries and giving them to those in host countries. This helps raise the unemployment percentage in home countries. For example...
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...Neocolonialism Essay Sociology of Developing Countries Professor: Nanette Baily By: Brandi Powell Due: 11/27/2011 Introduction Neocolonialism is the practice of using capitalism, globalization, and cultural forces to control a country (usually former European colonies in Africa or Asia) in lieu of direct military or political control. Such control can be economic, cultural, or linguistic; by promoting one's own culture, language or media in the colony, corporations embedded in that culture can then make greater headway in opening the markets in those countries. Thus, neocolonialism would be the end result of relatively benign business interests leading to deleterious cultural effects. Neocolonialism describes certain economic operations at the international level which have alleged similarities to the traditional colonialism of the 16th to the 20th centuries. The contention is that governments have aimed to control other nations through indirect means; that in lieu of direct military-political control, neocolonialist powers employ economic, financial, and trade policies to dominate less powerful countries. Those who subscribe to the concept maintain these amounts to a de facto control over targeted nations. What are the social phenomena neocolonialism? It is a set of political, economic, social and colonial arrangements or systems which continue to exist in a society, managed and controlled by little local property-ruling class on behalf of their...
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