Exam 8: Global Inequality

Afiya has been doing research on austerity policies in Western Europe.She concludes that appropriate state policies have played a key role in economic development there.What theory or sets of theories describes her position best?

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After studying the political economy of modern Germany,Fran concludes that we must consider the world capitalist economy as a single unit instead of looking at individual countries.Her view is best described by what theory or set of theories?

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What are some ways we might address exploitative child labor practices?

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International organizations,such as the United Nations' International Labor Organization (ILO),have outlined a set of standards for child labor laws to follow to address these problems.In June 1999,the ILO adopted Convention 182,which called for the abolition of the "worst forms of child labor." These are defined as including:all forms of slavery or practices similar to slavery,such as the sale and trafficking of children,debt bondage and serfdom,and forced or compulsory labor,including forced or compulsory recruitment of children for use in armed conflict; the use,procuring,or offering of a child for prostitution,for the production of pornography,or for pornographic performances; the use,procuring,or offering of a child for illicit activities,in particular for the production and trafficking of drugs as defined in the relevant international treaties; and work that,by its nature or the circumstances in which it is carried out,is likely to harm the health,safety,or morals of children (I

Mary studies countries that were among the first to industrialize.It is likely that she is studying __________ countries.

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According to the text,generally,high-income countries are those countries that:

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Alyssa is a fierce advocate for indigenous rights and ways of life.Why might she be critical of the modernization theory of development?

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Many economic measures focus on the average income of citizens in a given country.Why might this measure be problematic?

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Morgan takes the common view that economics must be viewed as independent nations engaged in diplomatic and economic relations with one another.Why would world-systems theorists critique this idea?

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According to the text,how is housing changing in low-income countries?

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Modernization theory argues that:

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If Sandra notes that the average income in the world has gone up over the last few decades to show the progress humanity has made,what evidence might a sociologist give to contradict her?

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Yessenia studies mid-twentieth century India.In her studies,she notes how Great Britain established direct rule over India for profit.She is taking note of what process?

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How does world-systems theory explain global inequality?

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Jian Mei explains in her work that philosophy led to economic development in many of East Asia's newly industrializing economies.She is likely referring to:

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What is the role of technology in deepening existing global inequalities?

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The doctrine of neoliberalism asserts that underdeveloped countries can develop by freeing up markets and allowing foreign corporations to operate within their borders.Why might dependency theorists critique this idea?

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Hektor is looking at how air conditioners are manufactured.He notes that parts of them are produced in China,Argentina,and Uruguay,and their assembly takes place at different points throughout the world.Hektor is studying:

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One reason that sociologists might criticize a study that makes claims about all humans based on data collected only in the United States is that:

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Why would state-centered theorists be critical of market-oriented theorists?

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Magda's family is poor and lives in a low-income nation.One day,she becomes very ill.Magda's family would likely prefer her to be seen by medical personnel in France rather than her home country for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

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Afiya has been doing research on austerity policies in Western Europe.She concludes that appropriate state policies have played a key role in economic development there.What theory or sets of theories describes her position best?

After studying the political economy of modern Germany,Fran concludes that we must consider the world capitalist economy as a single unit instead of looking at individual countries.Her view is best described by what theory or set of theories?

What are some ways we might address exploitative child labor practices?

Mary studies countries that were among the first to industrialize.It is likely that she is studying __________ countries.

According to the text,generally,high-income countries are those countries that:

Alyssa is a fierce advocate for indigenous rights and ways of life.Why might she be critical of the modernization theory of development?

Many economic measures focus on the average income of citizens in a given country.Why might this measure be problematic?

Morgan takes the common view that economics must be viewed as independent nations engaged in diplomatic and economic relations with one another.Why would world-systems theorists critique this idea?

According to the text,how is housing changing in low-income countries?

Modernization theory argues that:

If Sandra notes that the average income in the world has gone up over the last few decades to show the progress humanity has made,what evidence might a sociologist give to contradict her?

Yessenia studies mid-twentieth century India.In her studies,she notes how Great Britain established direct rule over India for profit.She is taking note of what process?

How does world-systems theory explain global inequality?

Jian Mei explains in her work that philosophy led to economic development in many of East Asia's newly industrializing economies.She is likely referring to:

What is the role of technology in deepening existing global inequalities?

The doctrine of neoliberalism asserts that underdeveloped countries can develop by freeing up markets and allowing foreign corporations to operate within their borders.Why might dependency theorists critique this idea?

Hektor is looking at how air conditioners are manufactured.He notes that parts of them are produced in China,Argentina,and Uruguay,and their assembly takes place at different points throughout the world.Hektor is studying:

One reason that sociologists might criticize a study that makes claims about all humans based on data collected only in the United States is that:

Why would state-centered theorists be critical of market-oriented theorists?

Magda's family is poor and lives in a low-income nation.One day,she becomes very ill.Magda's family would likely prefer her to be seen by medical personnel in France rather than her home country for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

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