Exam 9: Globalization, Inequality, and Development

Globalization proceeds through periods of acceleration and deceleration.

According to the textbook, which of the following events were instrumental in slowing the rate of globalization in the twentieth century?

Which of the following can be concluded about much of the food aid from the United States?

According to dependency theorists, investment by multinational corporations tends to positively benefit the rich countries and result in negative consequences for poor countries.

For two decades, Ingrid has watched as her small European town changed from a site of rich traditional culture to one increasingly dominated by North American fast-food chains, North American films, and North American products. Regarding her culture, what is Ingrid worried about?

Globally, which of the following spending priorities is the highest by a huge margin?

Define McDonaldization and its main aspects.

According to Benjamin Barber, which of the following creates McWorld?

According to the textbook, when did globalization take off in an unprecedented way?

By what amount did the world population increase between 1982 and 2016?

Developed countries claim to engage in military intervention in order to promote democracy in underdeveloped countries. Which sociological theory would support this claim?

Define Benjamin Barber's use of the terms jihad and McWorld. Give one example of each.

In which area of the world did the United States government use military intervention to resist land reform in order to protect U.S. commercial interests?

Which of the following conclusions about the relative worth of human and animal life did a World Bank official reach on basis of government subsidies and international aid?

Katherine is opposed to foreign investment and free trade in poor countries. She believes that it does nothing to help them and instead creates even higher levels of poverty and suffering. What theory is her analysis consistent with?

Define transnational corporations and discuss their role in globalization.

The country where Tomaso lives has abundant natural resources, which are quickly being extracted and sold, and he and most people he knows work long hours for a small amount of money. What type of country does Tomaso live in?

The United Nations has hired you as a consultant to improve efficacy of foreign aid to developing countries. What are your recommendations?

Serge argues with his professor, saying that the reason why Latin America continues to be poor is due to the greed of countries like Canada and the United States, which keep Latin America trapped in a cycle of debt. What theory is Serge's argument informed by?

Brazil is a former Portuguese colony that has been industrializing and rapidly increasing its gross national product. What type of country is Brazil?