Global Majority: A Journal of Student Research
The Global Majority E-Journal (ISSN 2157-1252) is a biannual journal publishing on critical issues in the lives of the global majority: the more than 80 percent of the world's population living in developing countries. Topics discussed include poverty, population growth, access to safe water, climate change, and agricultural development. All articles are based on research papers written by 麻豆视频 undergraduate students as one of the course requirements for 麻豆视频's Core, Habit of Mind, Ethical Reasoning: Econ-110, The Global Majority.
Current Issue Volume 15, Number 2, December 2024
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The Rich Stay Rich and the Poor Stay Poor: Income Inequality in Brazil and Mexico
By Felix Ivanov
This article examines the trends of income inequality in Brazil and Mexico. This analysis is interesting because the two most populous countries in Latin America have among the lowest life expectancies in the Americas. Mexico has consistently lower levels of income inequality than Brazil, though Brazil has made some progress more recently. Nevertheless, both nations still have very high rates of income inequality. This article compares the recent trends of income inequality in two nations and examines how the actions of the governments have affected income inequality and how effective they have been at reducing it. This analysis also offers a series of solutions based on Brazil and Mexico鈥檚 failures and success at reducing income inequality, with the expressed purpose of improving health, life, living conditions, and education for those living in poverty and extreme poverty in Brazil and Mexico.
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The Weakest Members of Society: Poverty among Indigenous Populations in Peru and Guatemala
By Gianell Lopez
This article reviews the degree and evolution of poverty in Peru and Guatemala. Both countries have high percentages of their populations living in poverty, with more than half of Guatemala鈥檚 population living in poverty. Beginning with an analysis of the overall poverty rates in these countries, this article narrows down to poverty among their indigenous populations. Peru and Guatemala have significantly large indigenous populations, forming part of the top four countries in Latin America with the largest indigenous groups. This article analyzes how poverty compares among non-indigenous and indigenous populations in both countries. Furthermore, it looks at the ethics of Guatemala and Peru鈥檚 anti-poverty programs and how their poverty reduction is based on addressing the multidimensional nature of poverty.
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South American Superpowers Still Struggle: Gender Inequality in Argentina and Chile
By Aidan Thornbrough
This article examines the ongoing inequality that women in Argentina and Chile continue to face. Argentina and Chile were both formally governed by right-wing authoritarian regimes and transitioned into democratic governments in the 1980鈥檚 and 1990鈥檚 respectively. Both nations are some of South America鈥檚 largest economies in terms of gross domestic product (GDP) and they are also some of the most urbanized countries in the continent. The two nations have made great strides in the political rights and political representation of women, but unfortunately economic inequality and violence against women persists. This article utilizes various approaches of ethical decision-making to analyze the severity of gender inequality in the two nations and concludes by proposing possible solutions to the ongoing situation.
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To Trade or Not to Trade: Globalization and Trade in Indonesia and Thailand
By Ava Yap
This article examines how the growing international pressure of globalization and trade in East Asian countries, particularly Indonesia and Thailand, is affecting the development of both countries. While it is evident that increased amounts of globalization are required to successfully exist as an international country, the pressure to globalize brings about concerns of Westernization, and a lack of a sense of individualism in developing countries. This article delves into the history behind globalization and trade in Indonesia and Thailand and discusses a path forward for how both countries can maintain a stable and equitable development path moving forward.
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All Articles Indexed by Author
Global Majority Articles by Author, A-L
- Dirty and Thirsty: The Struggle for Clean Water and Sanitation in Brazil and Nigeria
Kyanna Alleyne - Inequality on the Rise: A Study of Inequality in Mexico and Brazil
Gianna Amendolara - Rural Poverty in Honduras: Despite Progress, an Ongoing Challenge
Carlos Andr茅u - The Journey to Clean Water: Kenya鈥檚 and Ghana鈥檚 Lack of Water and Sanitation Service
Alyssa Apuzzo - Sinking the Pearl of the Indian Ocean: Climate Change in Sri Lanka
Nazran Baba - The Children of Northern Uganda: The Effects of Civil War
Madeline Beard - The Impacts of Cote d'Ivoire's Urbanization on Its Economy and Populace
Michael Bible - Poverty and Gender Inequality in Post-War El Salvador
Olivia Bell - How Children鈥檚 Well-Being Reflects Government Choices and National Circumstances in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda
Kayla Benjamin - A Clean 5 Gallons a Day Keeps the Doctor Away: The Water Crisis in Kenya and Rwanda
Kianna Billman - Climate Change and Natural Disasters in India and Brazil
Joseph Bisaccia - El Salvador鈥檚 Drivers of Poverty: Low Levels of Education, Lack of Access to Water and Sanitation, and Violence and Crime
Isabelle Bissonnette - Struggling to Survive: Water Scarcity and Poor Sanitation in Colombia and Kenya
By Morgan Bluma - Impact Investing as a Supplement to Nicaragua's Traditional Microfinance
Robert Book - Preparing for a Better Future: An Analysis of the Youth of Nigeria and Mexico
Haley Bowcutt - Giving Girls a Chance: Ending Child Marriage and Promoting听Education in Georgia and Niger
Gabrielle Bremer - Boom or Bust: Urbanization in Brazil and Indonesia
Cole Burdell - On the High Road? International Trade and the Belt and Road Initiative in Vietnam and Rwanda
MacKenzie Burgoyne - Sip Every Drop: Inaccessible and Jeopardized Water Resources in Nigeria and Ukraine
John Burzawa - Chinese Urbanization: Efforts to Manage the Rapid Growth of Cities
Janina Calabro
Ben Calkins- Women in Nepal and Yemen: Second-Class Citizens
Jillian Cameron - The Poor Majority: Inequality in Mexico and Peru
Sofia Casamassa - Poverty in Central Asia: Kazakhstan versus Tajikistan
Gregory Chapman - Deforestation in Madagascar: Consequences of Population Growth and Unsustainable Agricultural Processes
Megan Clark - Trapped by Trade? Non-Reciprocal and Reciprocal Trade Agreements in Benin and Guinea
Collin Coil - A Rising Tide that Does Not Lift All the Boats: Ripple Effects of Urbanization in Brazil and South Africa
Beining Dai - Fighting for Equality: Analyzing Inequality in Rwanda and South Africa
Eleanor Dennehy - Malawi: A Development Puzzle?
Salman Dossan - Water Poverty in Rural Ethiopia: Effects on Women, Health and the Poverty Cycle
Bailey Edelstein
Willem Ells- Agree to "Plan B": The Causes and Effects of Access to Contraception in Egypt and the Philippines
Rachel Falek - Growing Inequality in the People鈥檚 Republic of China: Dimensions and Solutions
John Feher III - Child Poverty Crisis: A Childhood Living Below the Line in Nigeria and Uganda
By Cameron Fisher - Hot Times Ahead:The Effects of Climate Change on Agriculture in India and Nigeria
Maude M. Fitzmaurice - What is There to Drink? The Lack of Access to Clean Water in Ethiopia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Ally Fox - A Reputation to Maintain: Myths and Truths about Women's Rights in Egypt and Morocco
Walter Francis - 鈥淲ar Within the War鈥: Overcoming a Legacy of Patriarchal Norms and Violence in the Central African Republic and the Democratic Republic of Congo
Abby Hoover - Maternal Schooling in Pakistan: The Girl Effect in Action
Lisa Gabrielson - The Water Crisis in Yemen: Causes, Consequences and Solutions
Nicole Glass - School Is Not Just for Boys:听A Look at Girls鈥 Education in Egypt and Yemen
Isabella Grande - From Cairo and Carthage to the Rest of the World: Trade in Egypt and Tunisia
Jack Green - Income Inequality in the Prosperous Economies of Tunisia and Namibia
Thierry Gysler - Risky Business: Agricultural Development and Environmental Consequences in Indonesia and Ecuador
Dorothy P. Hastings - Water in Ethiopia: Drought, Disease and Death
Morgan Hendrix
Annika Hopkins- Universal or Targeted? A Comparative Analysis of Anti-Poverty Programs in Argentina and Indonesia
Shihui Huang - Effects of Neoliberal Reforms on Small-Scale Agriculture in Brazil
Alexandra Huddell - Impact of Climate Changes on Coffee Production in Columbia and Ethiopia
Joel Iscaro - The Rich Stay Rich and the Poor Stay Poor: Income Inequality in Brazil and Mexico
Felix Ivanov - Disparities of Poverty in Eastern Africa: Ethiopa and Kenya
Lara Jakiel - Climate Change in Zambia: Impacts and Adaptation
Couroche Kalantary - Contraception Availability and Population Growth in Cameroon and Zimbabwe
Ivy Kaplan - Differing Neighbors: Gender Inequality and Fertility in Chile and Bolivia
Amelia Keeton - Breaking the Cycle: The Causes and Effects of Uneducated Girls in Rwanda and Pakistan
AnLi Kelly-Durham - Crowded House: Analyzing Overpopulation and Poverty in Bangladesh and Indonesia
Sarina Kirpalani - Child Labor and Human Trafficking: How Children in Burkina Faso and Ghana Lose Their Childhood
Kaitie Kudlac - Women鈥檚 Rights Gone Missing: Gender Inequality and HIV Prevalence in Malawi
Dezimey Kum - Inequality in Egypt and Algeria: How Much Progress Since the Arab Spring?
George Lahoud - Fighting Poverty in Brazil and Morocco: Addressing the Lack of Opportunities
Casey Lateef - For the People or for Yourself? Poverty Reduction Strategies in Nigeria and Tanzania
Brendan Lawlor - The Urban Plan for India: A Foundation for Economic Growth
Will Lawther - The Future is Female: Women are the Key to Successful Population Control in Nigeria and Angola
Ely Leroy - Urban Shift: The Impact of Urbanization on Poverty in Thailand and Vietnam
Kexin Li - Muslim Baby-Boom? Examining Fertility in Bangladesh and Lebanon
Kendell Lincoln - Gender Discrimination: A Problem Stunting Honduras's Entire Economy
Rachel Lomot - The Weakest Members of Society: Poverty among Indigenous Populations in Peru and Guatemala
Gianell Lopez - Leaving the Knot Untied: Education and Child Marriage in Bangladesh and Bolivia
Emily Lytle
Global Majority Articles by Author, M-Z
- The Water Crisis in Kenya: Causes, Effects, and Solutions
Samantha Marshall - Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo: Children at War
Toby N. G. McCarroll - In the Hot Seat: Climate Change and Agriculture in Ethiopia and Malawi
Timothy McGill - Indonesia: A Vulnerable Country in the Face of Climate Change
Mariah Measey - Uganda's Gender Divide and Moves toward Equality
Kerry Milazzo - Climate Change in Senegal and Uganda: Historical Responsibility for Loss and Damage
Jamie Minden - Stop Tying the Knot: Child Marriage in Malawi and Bangladesh
Grace Mondillo - Poverty in Bolivia: Dimensions, Political Conflict, and Strategies
Eliza Morgan - Gender-based Education Inequality in China and India
Abigail Murphy - The Unavoidable Crisis: Climate Change in China and Mexico
Brandon Novick - Tilling the Earth: Improved Seed Use in Ethiopia and Brazil
Michael O'Neill - Perpetuating a Vicious Cycle: The Causes and Effects of Poorly Educated Children in Sierra Leone
Rebecca O'Neill - Patriarchal Power and Gender-Based Violence in Guatemala and El Salvador
Ambar Pardilla - Forests and Fauna in Jeopardy: Deforestation and Resource Depletion in Brazil and Indonesia
Isabelle Paredes - The Girls of Our Future: Gender Inequality in Pakistan and China
Sophia Paynter - Biome Breakdown: The Effects of Climate Change on Agriculture in Nigeria and Thailand
Cassandra Pendino -
Stormy Days Ahead: Climate Change and Migration in the Philippines and Thailand
Alyssa Petelo - How the Lack of Access to Safe Water and Sanitation Hampers Growth and Development: The Case of Peru
Emily Platt - Moving Day: Urbanization in India and China
Zachary Porter - The Caste System: Effects on Poverty in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka
Jasmine Rao - Dimensions of Poverty: What Contributes to the Continuation of Poverty in Kenya and Vietnam?
Hannah Rapoport - Making the Rice Bowl Bigger: Agricultural Output and Rural Poverty in Thailand
Lila Rieber - Education is Power: Reducing Child Marriages in Egypt and Sudan
Amanda Robic - The Women of Thailand
Liza Romanow - Children in El Salvador:听Getting Exploited and Missing Opportunities
Yeomin Ryu - Distant Neighbors: Why Neighboring Countries Mozambique and South Africa Differ So Greatly in Gender Inequality
Patrick Ryan - The Effect of Education on Brazil's Economic Development
Lindsay Sandoval - Core-Periphery Conceptualizations: Examining Sanitation as a Representation of Urban-Rural Disparities in Malaysia and India
Lyla Saxena - The Water Crisis in Ethiopia and Kenya: Being Locked out of Water and Sanitation
Sof铆a P茅rez Semanaz - Examining Poverty at the Border of West Africa: Guinea and Sierra Leone
Olivia So - Abortion in Cote d'Ivoire and El Salvador: A Consequence of High Fertility and a Cause of Maternal Mortality
Claire Starks - Access to Clean Water and Educational Opportunity in Nicaragua
Nathan Strauss
Abby Stuckrath- Bruised but Never Broken: The Fight for Gender Equality in Egypt and Bangladesh
Lily Sweeting - Gender Inequality in Guatemala:听Why Girls Receive Less Education Than Boys
Lizzy Tarallo - Children in Egypt and Colombia: Lack of Education, Child Labor and Malnutrition
Gregory Tenor - South American Superpowers Still Struggle: Gender Inequality in Argentina and Chile
Aidan Thornbrough - Land Reform and Agricultural Development: Zambia versus Zimbabwe
Am茅lie Thouvenot - Poverty and Fertility in India: Some Factors Contributing to a Positive Correlation
Brittany Traeger
Clara Tully- Democracy: An Ultimate Remedy towards the Flawed Urbanization in Bangladesh and China
Ka Long Tung - Poverty in Nigeria: Some Dimensions and Contributing Factors
Chimobi Ucha - No One Wants a Baby Girl: Analyzing Gendercide in China and India
Samantha Ufret - An Analysis of the Determinants of Poverty in India and South Africa
Karl Usuka - Effects of Climate Change on Agriculture in Guatemala and Honduras
Karissa Waddick - Living in Cities: The Relationship between Urbanization and Economic Growth in Thailand versus Indonesia
Abd Wafiee Abd Wahab - Invisible Children in Cambodia and Senegal: Contributing Factors and Ethical Implications
Olivia Weeden - Developing Density: Diverging Approaches to Urbanization between South Africa and Colombia
Asher Weinstein - Differences in Poverty in the Dominican Republic and Haiti: Factors that Affect Growth
Kevin Werner - Impact of Climate Change on the Poor in Bolivia
Christian Winters - Closing the Gender Gap: Women鈥檚 Rights in Ethiopia and Mexico By Ain Wright
- Climate Change in China: Can China Be a Model of Sustainable Development?
Hiromi Yagi - To Trade or Not to Trade: Globalization and Trade in Indonesia and Thailand
Ava Yap - Agriculture in Kenya and Uganda: Relevance, Behavior, and Performance
Giorgio Zenere