stop calling mexico a third world country. It's an upper-middle income country (source; wiki) aka, 2nd world country (fastly towards its way to becoming a first world country) and the only reason it is largely known as a 3rd w.c. is because of the general view of Southern Mexico which is very cultural and people don't want to modernize, fearing it would sacrifice their culture. Happens in many countries (look up; india, korea, china) and even in the USA (native americans) This is something here in USA that is hard to understand because we've become such materialistic whores (its a vague statement but we all know it's true). I should also note that mexico is 13th in GDP in the world, barely behind Spain and way ahead of S. Korea (all of which are not generalized as third world countries) So do your homework before you speak your mind and keep in mind that some people read these things and may be offended by your lack of research.
2006-12-25 21:10:33 · 12 answers · asked by looper5040 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography
The phrase third world country is a misnomer, its meaning in todays literary and coloquial speech is to denote how financially wealthy a country is. In fact its origins and true meaning denote the political alignment of a country during the cold war and after.
Third world was given to countries originally unaligned with most free democratic states, which coincidentily were also underdeveloped at the time. This included much of Latin America, Africa, Indus regions, South East Asia and some Arab states.
2006-12-25 21:22:57 · answer #1 · answered by residualfear 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mmm.. because of the unequal distribution of wealth perhaps.
Yes, there are people who Christmas for them is getting a bowl, but not of rice, but beans (yeah... we like beans... call me the "b" word I don't mind) But there are also disgustingly rich people in Mexico. Look at Carlos Slim, the world's third wealthiest man. I agree with you... if being a "modern" and "developed" country means losing our heritage and culture... then I want to remain poor and undeveloped. Also, I want to make a point, Spain has a population of 40 million, Mexico has 100 million... so, I think the development for Mexico without losing culture can happen, it is REALLY hard, but I think it is posible.
You all people (Mexican and American) should read this. Even if it is a joke, it summarizes best my opinion.
http://www.noogenesis.com/pineapple/fisherman.html
2006-12-27 16:18:07 · answer #2 · answered by gerardo 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mexico is not a Third World Country. It's richer than many european countries, including Spain who conquered and looted it. Unfortunately much of that wealth is in the hands of a few, very wealthy, "white" Mexican elite who don't share with the rest of the majority of poor masses.
2016-03-29 06:53:53 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The title is not only due to the economy. Look at the news... whats going on in Oaxaca (week long strikes), and the gang murders in Sonora, and the guerrilla and the fact that until recently there were 2 presidents?? There is no political stability in Mexico, and I think until those things get cleared up, you can start changing the label.
2006-12-25 22:14:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never ever called Mexico a third world country. In fact, why do we have first, second and third world countries? Even first world countries have areas affected by poverty. It's silly and very biased. Talk about being judgemental
2006-12-25 21:23:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 1⤋
I don't need to do my homework just check out the streets and the level of the people living there. Most of the people live in pure povity, for them a x-mas present is having a full bowl of rice for all there family.
2006-12-25 21:14:18 · answer #6 · answered by jm 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
if it's not a third world country, why do so many people feel the need to move out?
i have no opinion on this, really. just an observation.
2006-12-25 21:19:33 · answer #7 · answered by seamoan 1 · 1⤊ 3⤋
it seems that the average American considers this to be any country that is poorer than the poor of our country...........and when the numbers are large there 3rd world....but you are correct in your thinking....RIGHT ON
2006-12-29 15:30:46 · answer #8 · answered by realridersmc 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because it is, technically.
Perhaps what you dont understand it that it is not an insult or a derogatory remark. It is a geo-economic description.
2006-12-26 21:58:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
because the earth is the third world from the sun, and mexico is a country.
2006-12-25 21:21:13 · answer #10 · answered by paswami 2 · 0⤊ 5⤋