The document discusses the term "Third World" and its evolution over time. Originally during the Cold War, Third World referred to non-aligned countries that were not part of the Western or Eastern blocs. Now the term is commonly used to refer to the poorest, least developed countries. There is no clear definition of what constitutes a developing country, but factors like access to basic needs, a stable political system, and human development are discussed. Human development is defined by the UN as creating opportunities for people to lead productive lives according to their needs and interests.

1. What is the Third World? August 31st, 2010 PS 212 Andrea Malji

5. Third World did not always mean “the undeveloped or developed worldThe Third World countries actually represented the non-aligned countries during the Cold War

6. The 2nd World represented the Soviet Union and its allies

10. Stable political, social and economic environment

11. Ability to make free and informed choices

12. Ability to participate in a democratic environment

14. What is Politics? The means by which a society organizes its affairs What is Government? Institutions and processes employed by societies to organize their affairs

15. What types of government exist?

17. Limited Monarchy

18. Constitutional Monarchy

19. Dictatorship

20. Oligarchy Junta

21. Totalitarianism

22. Democracy

23. What is Culture? A set of traditions, beliefs, and behaviors that a people express and hold What is Political Culture Traditions, values, beliefs, and attitudes that relate to politics and government

24. What is a State? A legal and political unit that must be internationally recognized, politically organized and have a populated geographic area that possesses sovereignty What is a Nation? A group of people who identify as a political community based upon common territory, culture and other similar bonds

25. Types of Nations and States Homogenous State Heterogeneous State Most States- Single nation within boundaries State with more than one nation within its boundaries