INTL 1101 Study Guide - Final Guide: Soft Law, Bracero Program, Cultural Hegemony
31 Aug 2016
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Sustainable development: sustainable development refers primarily to the process by which a good is produced. Development is considered sustainable if the impacts on community, economy, and environment are taken into account. Development must address the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to address their own needs and also focus on efficiently managing natural resources. These agreements are not legally binding but represent standards shared by many countries. Countries are deterred from deviating from these agreements because doing so would harm a country"s reputation and legitimacy. Additionally, in a global economy, it is detrimental for a country to go against popular trends and common practices. Un resolutions and international laws are example of soft laws as they are non-binding but they play a significant role in the day to day actions of many countries. For example, the execution of juveniles is prohibited by international law and as a result, is very rare.
