Question

Discuss how world history enhances our understanding of key 21st century issues such as international economics, global security, health, the environment, gender relations, democratization, and cultural globalization. (Ch. 32)

Answer 1

In 21st century the global world is facing several issues related with international economics, global security, health, environment, gender relations, democratization cultural globalization and many more. Let's discuss them one by one. International economic cooperation is often seen to be a non-starter since it can bring out significant trade-offs and commercial uncertainties, while it comes at the cost of unfair competition in international trade. For a range of reasons, such as globalization, competition and corporations growing profits, these mergers and acquisitions have helped China and India expand their economies, while also laying the foundations for a strong global economy. As far as global security is concerned increase in terrorism and arms races creates nuclear proliferation treaty. With rise of authoritarianism creates security threats which ultimately damage the progress of the nation. With global population increasing and with the rising global insecurity many global organizations and governmental programs are being affected. The internet is an important global network with wide variety of different systems as well as organizations that are connected to the internet such as government organizations, private organizations, NGOs, companies, etc. The Internet Security is also an essential component of global systems from the point of view of the international organizations, private organizations and private organizations that are connected to the internet. In 21st century the global world is facing several issues related with health care, and in particular the need to combat viral and infectious diseases. With the outbreak of Covid-19- a deadly viral disease millions of peoples died throughout the world. Coronavirus that causes viral respiratory illness in humans and laboratory-associated viral respiratory illness in animals. Current research has shown conclusively that the virus is a human-acquired strain, and not acquired from other species of mammals, such as monkeys, or in wild rodents. The other challenges in the 21st century like climate change, pollution and scarcity of natural resources are among the most pressing challenges faced today. However, solutions have been difficult to come up with due to the lack of the technological solutions. The main problem in climate change is that the amount of CO2 emitted in the world is increasing at an alarming rate. If we really want the planet earth to sustain, we need to limit the release of CO2. However, many experts believe that the amount of CO2 could be reduced by adopting new technologies, instead of simply reducing the population. Gender inequity in globalized societies like the USA, England, Australia, South Africa, Canada, and Russia is a problem affecting world. Women are not recognized and treated equally in a sense of right, as the legal and economic situation, education are still not equal among male and female. It's not surprising that society is not sufficiently paying attention to the needs of women who are facing these issues in their everyday life. Experts say the present times are being connected with the identity of women and there is great hope for the change that is planned to happen in the next few years. Modern democracy suffers with the menace of corruption, poverty, illiteracy and many other drawbacks. However, the political cooperation has improved but many democratic countries are facing many problems that makes democracy and development difficult to achieve. The Internet, mass media, and the increasing significance of technology have transformed our cultural experience. However, even though technologies are changing the cultural landscape, traditional methods of communication are needed to preserve cultural diversity.