Assess the Progress and Future Outlook for Southeast Asian Nations

question 37

Essay

Assess the progress and future outlook for Southeast Asian nations in terms of the global economy and domestic prosperity.

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Definitions:

Minority Influence

The process by which a smaller part of a group changes the attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors of the larger group, often through consistency and the quality of arguments.

Dissenters

Individuals who express opinions that are in variance with those previously, commonly, or officially expressed.

Correct Majority

The larger part of a group that holds the accurate or right viewpoint or decision, especially in the context of consensus or voting.

Collectivist Societies

Societies that prioritize the group over the individual, emphasizing interdependence, cooperation, and social harmony.