Global social problems 2103-L-W4GPRS

1. Globalization and global problems - definitions of the concepts, origin, nature and drivers.
2. Influence of globalization process on social policy and welfare states.
3. Global social problems in the light of selected theories and intellectual visions.
4. Demographic issues: overpopulation?, ageing societies, changes in family model, new role of women.
5. International migrations: political refugees, migrant workers, free movement of labour in the European Union.
6. World poverty, malnutrition and epidemics; international development and humanitarian aid.
7. Environmental and climate threats; the concept and policy of sustainable development.
8. Sources of political instabilities: international terrorism, xenophobia and new populism, violation of human rights and democratic standards; the concept of humanitarian interventions.
9. The main global players: nation states, international organizations, transnational corporations - their role in the system of global governance.
10. The European Union vis a vis global social problems, competitive advantages and disadvantages of the European Social Model.