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Brazil Rides Wave of Growth as Larger Economies Struggle

Brazil Rides Wave of Growth as Larger Economies Struggle | Geography Education | Scoop.it
From www.nytimes.com - February 15, 2012 7:27 PM
Brazil, South America’s largest economy, is finally poised to realize its potential as a global player, economists say.

 

This article, dated 2008, shows how at the beginning of the global economic downturn, Brazil and other "BRIC" countries were comparatively doing better compared to the more established economic powers.  Although Brazil has been frequently noted for it's unequal distribution of wealth, since 2001, this income gap has been shrinking and a middle class is starting to grow. 

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Matt Mallinson's comment, September 26, 2012 10:10 AM
It's amazing that the U.S economy isn't all that good, but a country from South America is growing in this time. Good for Brazil, now we just need to fix our economy.
Derek Ethier's comment, September 30, 2012 7:09 PM
This is very beneficial for Brazil, especially with the World Cup coming within the next few years. A middle class is essential so that there are consumers. In a country with only an upper class and desperately poor lower class, poverty and crime run rampant in the masses while a small elite control the nations money. It is important that Brazil continue this trend of a shrinking income gap.
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Using Music to teach about Rwanda

Using Music to teach about Rwanda | Geography Education | Scoop.it
From jasonmccoy.org - February 3, 2012 10:58 PM
When teaching about ethnic conflicts, especially the Rwandan Genocide, it easy to overlook the influence of music and it’s role in the genocide. The following website discusses the involvement of Simon Bikindi, and Bikindi’s music which was broadcasted on the anti-Tutsi/pro-genocide radio station “RTLM.” These Bikindi songs (along with his biography) can be compelling hook to serve as an introduction to ethnic conflicts.
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