Answer to Question #309277 in Sociology for mel

Question

Discuss the view that the South (less developed countries) lags behind the North (developed countries) due to indigenous factors/causes. Illustrate with examples.

Answer 1

Countries from the Global South lack the resources that they need to stop relying on fossil fuel for its economic growth, which leads to short -term and long-term problems that deprives them of the opportunities to progress. Developed Countries have a high per capita income and GDP as compared to Developing Countries. In Developed Countries the literacy rate is high, but in Developing Countries illiteracy rate is high. Developed Countries have good infrastructure and a better environment in terms of health and safety, which are absent in Developing Countries. Developed Countries generate revenue from the industrial sector. Conversely, Developing Countries generate revenue from the service sector. In developed countries, the standard of living of people is high, which is moderate in developing countries. Resources are effectively and efficiently utilized in developed countries. On the other hand, proper utilization of resources is not done in developing countries. In developed countries, the birth rate and death rate are low, whereas in developing countries both the rates are high.