Economics
Economics played a huge role during the 20th century. A country with a struggling economy cannot be a highly influential powerful country. This being said however, an economy is not the only factor in making a country powerful and determing its role in the world as a whole.
The Role of Women
Throughout the twentieth century women took great steps in gaining equalities with men and expanding their rights and freedoms. In many cases the women were successful yet to this day the role of women in some areas and circumstances has not moved forwards as it did in many areas during the twentieth centyry..
Advancements in Technology
From the beginning of the twentieth century to the end of the twentieth century there were huge advances in technology. For some they see this as a great achievement but for others they see this as edging onto danger.
Ideologies
Many different ideologies were put to the test during the twentieth century. This time period helped clarify which really worked when put to the test and which only worked theoretically. What ideologies are the most successful is left to personal judgement.
Conflict
Like many periods of history the twentieth century was full of conflict. Conflict occured for many reasons spanding from territory and religion to nationalism and different ideas for ideologies. That is not to say that there was no peace to be found during the twentieth century.
Discrimination
Discrimination always has existed and always will exist. The twentieth century shows many examples of discrimination. It also shows however, how discrimination can be overcome.
Globalization
Throughout the twentieth century much of the world connected to become one. It led to many advances but also caused for more worldwide conflicts. As for some areas of the world they remained largely unaffected by this move towards globalization.
Role of the Individual
Throughout the twentieth century there is proof that individuals can make a difference. It is clear that this takes a certain type of individual as not all were successful and in many cases it took a large group took make a difference.
Politics
The twentieth century was full of politics. They ranged from international politics to national politics. Politics were constantly making headlines yet so did other aspects of life such as economics.
Nationalism
Acts of nationalism were displayed time and time again throughout the twentieth century. It definately was not the only ideology but for understandable reasons it seemed to become very popular during this time frame.
Religion
Religion became an issue multiply times during the twentieth century. It occured in many areas around the world. People of certain religions were often discriminated against which actually still exists today. Different ideas of religion caused a lot of tension during the twentieth century. Although people also became less race discriminatory during this time frame.
Cultural Change
As times changes so do cultures. Of course there are some cultures that try their hardest to keep the culture they have always had. This was hard however, in the twentieth century as technology advanced and the world became more globalized.