Why do people think so lowly about 3rd world countries?

3rd world is a terrible term imo, a lot of people, mostly americans or europeans (sorry guys, but its true) think that third world countries mean death, poverty, plagues and infrahumans conditions on every corner.

and that is just such a wrong concept, take costa rica or panama for example, 2 of the most developed (I think they are actually THE most developed) latinamericans countries, both considered to be third world. costa rica has a better life expectancy than that of the US, and a better healthcare system which is even recognized worldwide, plus theres a 97% literacy rate (only 3% of the population is analphabet) and its one of the safest latin americans countries and in overall its a great country, better than most "1st world" countries.

now look at czech republic, considered to be 1st world, yet there is a disturbing number of people starving in the country and extreme poverty.

be honest ot, what do you think about when you hear "3rd world country"?

I think about pirates high jacking ships, places without infrastructure that we take for granted, I think about messed up places that are caught in civil war

I think about pirates high jacking ships, places without infrastructure that we take for granted, I think about messed up places that are caught in civil war

akira2465

because it's poor.

simple.

it's all the bad things that come with being poor.

[QUOTE="akira2465"]

I think about pirates high jacking ships, places without infrastructure that we take for granted, I think about messed up places that are caught in civil war

lightleggy

LOL yeah , the somlia pirates were big in the news

Because they have a high poverty rate.

Because they have a high poverty rate.

ImaPirate0202

Because we only hear the bad news.Deihjan

[QUOTE="Deihjan"]Because we only hear the bad news.lightleggy

This.

Although I still want to visit Delaware.

because it's poor.

simple.

it's all the bad things that come with being poor.

SaudiFury

Because the definition of a third world country isn't exactly paradise.LJS9502_basic

Because "1st world" countries want to paint you a bad picture so that you feel all warm and fuzzy that you live in the "1st world" country and ignore the huge gaping flaws that your superior country possesses, sometimes even more so than the "3rd world".

[QUOTE="ImaPirate0202"]

Because they have a high poverty rate.

lightleggy

So does that mean we should stop giving aid to third world countries?

[QUOTE="SaudiFury"]

because it's poor.

simple.

it's all the bad things that come with being poor.

lightleggy

[QUOTE="lightleggy"][QUOTE="ImaPirate0202"]

Because they have a high poverty rate.

ImaPirate0202

So does that mean we should stop giving aid to third world countries?

Apparently we should.

[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"]Because the definition of a third world country isn't exactly paradise.lightleggy

[QUOTE="SaudiFury"]

because it's poor.

simple.

it's all the bad things that come with being poor.

lightleggy

Yeah, the terms 1st, 2nd, and 3rd world countries are kind of a left over from the Cold war. However the UN does rank countries by their Human Developement Index.

On it the Czech Republic ranks 28 while Costa Rica ranks 64.

[QUOTE="lightleggy"][QUOTE="ImaPirate0202"]

Because they have a high poverty rate.

ImaPirate0202

So does that mean we should stop giving aid to third world countries?

[QUOTE="ImaPirate0202"]

Because they have a high poverty rate.

lightleggy

I was born and raised in a 3rd world country and I'm glad that I live in Canada now. NerubianWeaver

[QUOTE="lightleggy"][QUOTE="SaudiFury"]

because it's poor.

simple.

it's all the bad things that come with being poor.

HoolaHoopMan

Yeah, the terms 1st, 2nd, and 3rd world countries are kind of a left over from the Cold war. However the UN does rank countries by their Human Developement Index.

On it the Czech Republic ranks 28 while Costa Rica ranks 64.

[QUOTE="NerubianWeaver"]I was born and raised in a 3rd world country and I'm glad that I live in Canada now. sonicare

[QUOTE="HoolaHoopMan"]

[QUOTE="lightleggy"] 3rd world country doesnt mean poor exactly. isnt mexico considered 3rd world? and you cant say that mexico is poor, and before you go "lol its all drug money!" mexico actually earns a lot with legit stuff.lightleggy

Yeah, the terms 1st, 2nd, and 3rd world countries are kind of a left over from the Cold war. However the UN does rank countries by their Human Developement Index.

On it the Czech Republic ranks 28 while Costa Rica ranks 64.

[QUOTE="NerubianWeaver"]I was born and raised in a 3rd world country and I'm glad that I live in Canada now. sonicare

When I think of a third world country, I think of a place with a large workforce, possibly over-populated, and low wages per capita.

You guys!! 3rd World is such a dated term!! They prefer developing country!!

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA =P

Because there's something seriously wrong with them? If they were doing alright or well then they would be first world countries.

Because there's something seriously wrong with them? If they were doing alright or well then they would be first world countries.

ROFLCOPTER603

[QUOTE="ROFLCOPTER603"]

Because there's something seriously wrong with them? If they were doing alright or well then they would be first world countries.

lightleggy

Ok, name a 3rd world country with no serious problems.

[QUOTE="lightleggy"][QUOTE="ROFLCOPTER603"]

Because there's something seriously wrong with them? If they were doing alright or well then they would be first world countries.

ROFLCOPTER603

Ok, name a 3rd world country with no serious problems.

[QUOTE="akira2465"]

I think about pirates high jacking ships, places without infrastructure that we take for granted, I think about messed up places that are caught in civil war

lightleggy

[QUOTE="NerubianWeaver"]I was born and raised in a 3rd world country and I'm glad that I live in Canada now. sonicare

All countries have a poor part to them, its just what sounds more appealing. I don't think lowly of third world countries its just what catches peoples interest more. I'm from Eastern Europe (Serbia) which has tons of poor and impoverished countries with many many issues that are going on politically as well. Think of it this way would you rather vacation in somewhere like Italy or a small and poor country in central America?

All countries have a poor part to them, its just what sounds more appealing. I don't think lowly of third world countries its just what catches peoples interest more. I'm from Eastern Europe (Serbia) which has tons of poor and impoverished countries with many many issues that are going on politically as well. Think of it this way would you rather vacation in somewhere like Italy or a small and poor country in central America?

TheNewEraIcon

[QUOTE="ROFLCOPTER603"]

[QUOTE="lightleggy"] this statement is so fricking false.lightleggy

Ok, name a 3rd world country with no serious problems.

I stand corrected. Though Costa Rica does have a low GDP and a high percentage of agricultural workers, which is why it's considered third world or "developing" in current day terms.

[QUOTE="lightleggy"][QUOTE="ROFLCOPTER603"]

Ok, name a 3rd world country with no serious problems.

ROFLCOPTER603

I stand corrected. Though Costa Rica does have a low GDP and a high percentage of agricultural workers, which is why it's considered third world or "developing" in current day terms.

[QUOTE="ROFLCOPTER603"]

[QUOTE="lightleggy"] name a serious trouble in costa rica my friend.lightleggy

I stand corrected. Though Costa Rica does have a low GDP and a high percentage of agricultural workers, which is why it's considered third world or "developing" in current day terms.

Sorry, I shouldn't have generalized.

be honest ot, what do you think about when you hear "3rd world country"?

lightleggy

tbh, I think it means a country that is not Europe or North America :P

seriously, though, the classification sucks...and for the most part it is pretty bogus.

Basically:

1st World = Nukes

2nd World = Would-be first world but no nukes? Idunno Ive never heard of a "2nd world country"

3rd World = where non-whites come from :P I know it soudns bad, but it seems to generally be true.

[QUOTE="sonicare"][QUOTE="NerubianWeaver"]I was born and raised in a 3rd world country and I'm glad that I live in Canada now. 22Toothpicks

[QUOTE="TheNewEraIcon"]

All countries have a poor part to them, its just what sounds more appealing. I don't think lowly of third world countries its just what catches peoples interest more. I'm from Eastern Europe (Serbia) which has tons of poor and impoverished countries with many many issues that are going on politically as well. Think of it this way would you rather vacation in somewhere like Italy or a small and poor country in central America?

SaudiFury

too true

dont neglect small and/or poor countries. The people are generally nicer there in my experience, and as a traveller your currency is going to worth a lot more. And unless it has a high population, the sights will be gorgeous.

Just make sure it is safe, and more importantly there is no organized crime or militants. it's one thing to go to a country that is known for pickpocketers, and quite another to go to a country known for its drug cartels.

But as a general rule, no one should avoid a poor and/or developing country simply because of that.