Introduction The term "Global South" refers to the continents of Latin America, Asia, Africa, and Oceania collectively. It is one of a family of phrases, along with "Third World" and "Periphery," that refer to regions beyond Europe and North America that are predominantly (but not exclusively) low-income and frequently marginalised politically or culturally. The term "Global South" denotes a shift away from a primary focus on development or cultural difference and toward an e