Chapter 23 Wrap Up

STEP ONE

The Words to Know: Transnational/supranational

Question

International organizations, as well as corporations, can be both transnational and supranational. The Oxford English Dictionary defines transnational as “extending or having interests extending beyond national bounds or frontiers; multinational.” The Oxford English Dictionary defines supranational as “having power or influence that overrides or transcends national boundaries, governments, or institutions.” Using evidence from the text, write an essay about the roles that transnational and supranational organizations play in confronting one of the following global challenges: the environment, the economy, gender equity, or religious understanding. In your essay, you might also consider the limitations of these kinds of organizations in meeting these challenges.