Report 550012007/2005 The health impacts of globalisation: a conceptual framework M.M.T.E. Huynen‚ ICIS‚ Maastricht University‚ Maastricht P. Martens‚ ICIS‚ Maastricht University‚ Maastricht H.B.M. Hilderink‚ Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (MNP)‚ Bilthoven Contact: M.Huynen@ICIS.unimaas.nl ICIS‚ Maastricht University Kapoenstraat 23 6211 KV Maastricht P.O. Box 616 6200 MD Maastricht The Netherlands Phone number: ++ 31 43 3882662 Fax: ++ 31 43 3884916 website: www.icis.unimaas.nl Netherlands
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were denied equal opportunities within the "machinery" of British rule (such as the Indian Civil Service). They founded a nationalist movement that initially sought equal status for Indians and eventually sought full Indian independence. Anti-Westernisation - Britain had changed India’s traditional institutions with apparently little respect for the existing culture and religion. British modernisation - probably helped spread the nationalist message. They had improved transport and communications
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prescription pads to get the brand in the forefront of people’s minds and believe it has beneficial products due to healthcare support. Nestle undermined new mothers confidence in breast feeding by the promotion of its infant milk and abused the want for westernisation in the developing world. There are many issues surrounding Nestles infant milk and its promotion. Formula is less healthy for a newborn baby and considerably more expensive than breast milk. In the developing world most could not afford this
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In any country‚ a society can be neatly divided into three main classes‚ mainly as per their financial status. The top class is the rich class which is a class by itself‚ absolutely unmoved and untouched no matter what happens to the economy of the country. This is because they can afford anything at any cost. This class is usually synonymous with the business class whose income seems to increase with every rise in prices. So‚ they are absolutely unconcerned with whatever happens to prices. The
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of the Hindu “dharma” would gather together for this special occasion but today this gathering is dieing out in few places. Loss of culture‚ therefore‚ leads to a decline in commune way of living. A related aspect to the cultural issues is Westernisation which is also one of the major reasons for the decline in the communal life. Strong influence of western cultures has changed the lifestyle of most of the people in many countries where by some people prefer to live as those of western countries
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throu SOCIETY & CULTURE SUMMARY CORE TERMS Social Literacy-A socially literate individual: is interested in‚ observes & asks questions about the micro & macro world. -Shows critical discernment towards the media. -Is capable of informed decision making & takes consider action on social views. -Empathises with people of different societies & cultures. -Researches effectively & ethically. -Communicates effectively. -Understands continuity & change & the
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give us an insight into British rule in India beforehand‚ from the East India Company. The British had forced European customs onto the Indians. There were many factors involved that all built up to the great mutiny. For example‚ as part of their westernisation process‚ the British had banned many Indian rituals and customs that were key parts of their tradition such as the suppression of Sati and the Doctrine of Lapse. Sati was a Hindu custom in which‚ and Hindu widow would throw herself on to the burning
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Traditions teach history‚ culture‚ belief but how many people care? Traditions bring people together e.g. Chinese New Year provides opportunity for whole family to gather‚ communicate‚ interact‚ bond Traditions no longer serve a purpose Westernisation/Modernisation/Ever-changing world has changed/eroded/influenced views or many‚ set by forefathers‚ (traditions still remain important despite this‚ we still see people celebrating traditions‚ continuing it) Advancements in technology have
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Catherine The Great Catherine The Great was a very powerful empress. She helped Russia develope in many ways. She cared about the people and would have done anything for them. She expanded her empire’s land. She lead her empire into a cultural and political life. She cared a lot about the people and this helped her keep a good reputation with the Russian population. Catherine the Great‚ sole ruler of Russia‚ lead her country towards political and cultural intellect. On April 21 1729‚ in Stettin Prussia
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MODULE 10: CULTURE & RELIGION FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE INTRODUCTION Culture shapes the way we see the world. It therefore has the capacity to bring about the change of attitudes needed to ensure peace and sustainable development which‚ we know‚ form the only possible way forward for life on planet Earth. Today‚ that goal is still a long way off. A global crisis faces humanity at the dawn of the 21st century‚ marked by increasing poverty in our asymmetrical world‚ environmental degradation
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