User talk:Sintra9

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If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me on my talk page. Ian (Wiki Ed) (talk) 18:00, 16 January 2025 (UTC)

Degrowth Draft Peer Review

The article "Degrowth in the Global South" currently contains only three paragraphs, so this review is based on a very early draft and may not fully reflect the article as a whole. Because the article is still quite brief, the peer review will focus on the content available so far, but the limited length means it’s not yet representative of what the final version might look like.

The lead does a good job of introducing the topic by explaining the concept of degrowth and its growing relevance in the Global South. It clearly frames the contrast between the origins of degrowth in the Global North and its potential implications in developing contexts. However, the lead could be strengthened by summarizing the main points found in the body of the article. As new content is added, the lead should be updated to reflect the expanded material. It’s also worth noting that while the tone is clear and concise, the lead hints at broader debates and themes (like social justice and sustainability) that could be made more explicit with supporting examples in the main text.

In terms of content, the article is on the right track and touches on key themes, including the tensions between degrowth and development needs in the Global South. The sources cited are strong and include recent academic work. However, the article would benefit from additional perspectives, particularly from Global South scholars or movements, as well as case studies from specific regions or countries. The tone remains neutral and avoids bias, but the diversity of viewpoints is currently limited. The "Degrowth" source from Wikipedia is unecessary and should not be a citation, especially if the author is looking to edit that article itself. The “Google Search” citation should be removed or changed, as it is not an appropriate source for Wikipedia and the link leads to something different than what was intended I believe. The article is free of grammatical errors and clearly written, but more organization and internal links to related articles are needed as the content grows. Finally, the addition of media or images in the future could help support understanding, provided they follow copyright rules. Overall, while still in the early stages, the article shows strong potential and addresses an important equity gap; the next step is to develop the content more fully and structure it with relevant subheadings and perspectives. Egs18 (talk) 17:48, 3 April 2025 (UTC)