Exam 16: Globalization in a Changing World

According to the transformationalist perspective on globalization,the political structures of countries are adapting to challenges from

The declining influence of social class,gender,ethnicity,and other social categories best describes which process?

Consider a community that has elected a leader who has promised the revitalization of a declining employment sector.At first,there are some improvements in living conditions,and the citizens have been inspired and expect improvements in their lives.However,if those improvements slow down,the community may become frustrated and begin to revolt against this new leader.This dynamic is referred to as

According to the textbook,in terms of people's working lives,globalization makes it more likely that an individual will experience

Globalization and information technology have made it more likely that people will work from home,share jobs with other employees,work on short-term consulting projects,and work in a system of flextime.These patterns are examples of how globalization has

The textbook notes the importance of the Internet for connecting people and ideas in ways that facilitate social movements.Applying this to Neil Smelser's six conditions underlying collective action,the availability of and access to the Internet would be an example of which condition?

People from societies that keep written records are able to develop a better sense of their societies' evolution and how these processes are connected to social change.According to your textbook,this illustrates how social change is influenced by

James Davies argues that relative deprivation,not absolute deprivation,is what motivates revolution.Relative deprivation is the discrepancy between

Which perspective in the globalization debate takes a middle position and sees many old patterns persisting while the broader global order is transforming in a dynamic process that is open to influence and change?

What are the four major influences on social change in modern history? Which of these influences do you think has the largest impact on social change today? Provide an example to support your choice.

Recently,Samuel's father was laid off from his job at the automobile-part manufacturing plant when it closed.Samuel currently works at a local coffee shop while he is finishing his college degree.The experiences of Samuel and his father reflect an economic shift toward a(n)

According to the textbook,globalization is being driven by the integration of the world economy,which is now dominated by "weightless activity." Products in this "weightless economy" are based in

Human adaptation to cold climates,global warming,and access to clean water are examples of which major factor influencing social change?

According to Ulrich Beck,globalization brings about a "risk society." Explain what a "risk society" is and the kinds of risks that are being "manufactured." What specific risks are you most concerned about? Why?

The rapid development and diffusion of _____ technologies,which have changed the so-called compression of time and space,have made the biggest contribution to accelerating and deepening the process of globalization.

According to transformationalists,globalization is a dynamic and open process that is subject to influence and change.Which attribute is associated with this view?

In the past,humans experienced famine and floods,or _____;today,because of globalization,humans now face _____ created by the effects of our own knowledge and technology on the natural world.

Compare and contrast the ways in which the "global justice movement" and organizations-such as the World Trade Organization (WTO)-view the relationship between free trade and global inequality.Which view do you agree with and why?

Discuss the cultural impacts of globalization.Do you think these are more a matter of "cultural imperialism" or "fragmentation of cultural forms"? Justify your position.

According to Daniel Bell,we are entering a phase of development beyond the industrial era called the postindustrial society.In a few sentences,discuss what changes have brought this about and what characteristics this new type of era possesses.