Understanding Economic and Social Development Indicators
The aspects of development that can be measured are economic development and social development. Economic development measures a country’s wealth. Social development measures the access people in a country have to wealth, education, food, health, political freedom, and security.
Economic Indicators
- Gross Domestic Product (GDP): The total value of goods and services produced by a country in a year.
- Gross National Income (GNI): The total income of a country, including earnings from abroad.
- Gross National
EU Sustainability Measures & Spain’s Protected Natural Areas
EU Sustainability & Conservation Measures
European Union member states ratified the Kyoto Protocol. To achieve sustainable development, a series of measures can be implemented, including:
- Environmental Education: A learning process to understand environmental realities, particularly deterioration, fostering environmentally respectful actions.
- Responsible Consumption: Consuming rationally and choosing products produced sustainably, without labor exploitation (especially child labor).
- Recycling and
Medieval Europe: Cities, Society, and Gothic Art
Medieval Walled Cities: Life Inside
Medieval cities were typically protected by walls. Inside, the layout could be messy, with buildings seemingly piled together. Important structures were often located centrally, surrounded by homes, religious buildings, and schools. Streets were narrow, dirty, poorly paved, and lacked sewers, leading to low hygiene and infestations (like rats).
The Bourgeoisie: A New Social Class (11th Century)
Following the growth of cities from the 11th century onwards, a privileged
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Albufera: Coastal Lagoons
An albufera is a coastal lagoon separated from the sea by a sandbar. They are common on the Mediterranean coast where the availability of sand facilitates the formation of these barriers, closing off a depression. Notable examples include the Albufera of Valencia and the Mar Menor.
Torrente: Violent Watercourses
A torrente (torrent) is a watercourse characterized by its sudden and violent nature, typically associated with torrential rains. It consists of three parts: the reception
Read MoreSpain’s Changing Society: Demographics, Migration & Urbanization
Socioeconomic Changes in Spain
Significant socioeconomic and cultural changes in Spain over recent decades have resulted in a population with characteristics vastly different from those of the early and mid-twentieth century.
Instruction Levels
Key features include:
- Significant increase in the general educational level.
- Incorporation of women into the education system.
Workplace Trends
The labor participation rate has increased by almost 7% in the last 30 years, aligning with the EU average. This is due
Read MoreCharacteristics of the Three Colonial Regions
Comparing the Three Colonial Regions
| Category | New England Colonies | Middle Colonies | Southern Colonies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country of Origin | Britain | Diverse: Dutch, German, Swedish, French Huguenot refugees | Britain |
| Class/Social Level | Merchant class | Working class | Aristocrats, high class |
| Typical Jobs/Employment | Merchants, shipbuilding, small town businesses | Artisans (making own goods), factories, small shops, farmers | Plantation owners (independent wealth/investment), large-scale agriculture |
| Size of Landholdings | Small plots, family farms | Medium- |