Technological Fix 1 Why is there inequality in

Technological Fix 1. Why is there inequality in access to technology ? a) What is technology and how is developed? b) Global distribution of a range of technologies in relation to level of development c) Implications for those who lack access to basic technology d) patterns of access using factors such as patents, religion, cost, politics. Learning Objectives: • Understand the reasons for the inequality of technological access

Starter – Who are these people? How does this help to explain variations in technological access?

Reasons for limited access – Politics and culture • Using the articles regarding North Korean Politics and the Amish culture outline how these have resulted in a disparity in technological access

Reasons for inequality of access to technology • Produce a spider diagram outlining the key factors • Draw links and explain them To include: - Wealth - Education - Environmental determinism – at the mercy of nature - Patent laws - Resources - Religion e. g. Catholicism bans contraception - Public opposition e. g. GM crops not grown in UK - Politics – North Korean government banned private phones or mobiles since 2004

Plenary - Reasons for technology inequality Each student take 1 of the reasons of inequality of access Summarise into 3 key points