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And now that anger over the effects of globalization is boiling over and rattling the very foundations of Western societies.
Scandinavian welfare societies are not immune to populism, nationalism, or nativism, and each country has its political extremes.
Another marked change in most societies is an increase in inequality.
Indeed, around the world there is a gap between civil-society organizations and the societies they profess to serve.
But, in reality, the disappearance of older industries stems primarily from new technologies that have improved productivity and expanded the wealth of our societies.
Of course, many societies are undeniably experiencing a growing sense of cultural insecurity, not least because many people have been led to believe that external forces such as migration are eroding traditional sources of peace and stability.
The upper classes in many societies often like to distinguish themselves from the common herd by adopting the language and manners of foreigners whose cultures were thought to be superior.
In that balance between “fear of falling” and “hope of rising” which Alexis de Tocqueville saw as the driving force of free societies, fear of having fallen into an abyss beyond hope is carrying the day and paralyzing millions.
To be sure, putting a price on carbon pollution must become part of a broader set of actions to future-proof our economies and societies.
Pooling the innovative and entrepreneurial spirit found in countries and businesses will enable us to fight climate change, strengthen our economies and societies, and leave our children and grandchildren a healthier planet.
But in societies like Bulgaria, where racism is rampant, Roma have to fight for equal schooling.
Both countries are oil producers, and there is widespread expectation among their citizens that that wealth will be a big advantage in rebuilding their societies.
This is also an opinion held by some women in the Czech Republic, and even more often among women in those postcommunist societies where living standards nowadays seem lower today than under the Communists.
In the name of “unifying the nation,” they have divided their societies, betting that, after getting most media under their control, they can manipulate public opinion to remain in power.
Even if it is not explicitly prohibited, joining the workforce is often very difficult for women, not least because of widespread resistance among the men who dominate these societies.
They are unable to participate freely in their societies or contribute to their countries’ economic development.
The program aims to give women the confidence and capabilities they need to make a better life for themselves, both professionally and personally; to expand their role and influence in public life; and to help support open, stable, and inclusive societies across the Middle East and North Africa.
Controversial and divisive, the Shalit deal triggered a profoundly moral debate in one of the world’s most vibrant civil societies.
Sooner or later, the healthiest societies face up to what they have been – good and bad – and grow in decency and self-confidence as a result.
But societies may also have to change.
It should also support courses that teach pupils that diversity is a strength and a public good for their societies.
As societies progress and evolve, so must the rules and standards that govern them.
Polish, Czechoslovak, and Yugoslav students directed their protests against the Communist dictatorship, which was depriving their societies of elementary civic freedoms.
They did not appear to be listening to their European stakeholders seemed to be that it was up to the Europeans to learn the Toyota “way,” and it was not necessary for Toyota to learn about the business and cultural dynamics of the European societies in which they are operating.
upland societies that were, until recently, beyond the control of Delhi or Beijing.”
In sharply unequal societies, elite universities receiving government funds can properly be expected to play a role in fostering social mobility.
And their health today will affect their future wellbeing, shaping their ability to earn a living, produce and raise healthy children, care for aging parents, and lead their societies toward peace and prosperity.
Elsewhere, people know that a real revolution took place; they have been building truly new societies.
Dynastic AsiaSINGAPORE – To the extent that culture matters in politics, the recent spate of leadership changes in Northeast Asia suggests that Asian societies are more tolerant – if not supportive – of dynastic succession.
Of course, all societies should look out for their poorest members and maximize social mobility, while also rewarding entrepreneurship and challenging people to improve their lot.
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