Exam 16: Globalization in a Changing World

Some sociologists worry that globalization is leading to the creation of a global culture in which the values of the most powerful and affluent overwhelm the strength of local customs and tradition.This process is called:

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Question 61

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? Use examples to support your answer.

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Question 62

According to the textbook,those who are critical of the World Trade Organization claim it is:

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Question 63

According to the textbook,globalization is being driven by the integration of the world economy,which is now dominated by weightless activity.This weightless economy is one in which products have their basis in:

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Question 64

According to the textbook,the World Trade Organization protesters argue that trade rules should be oriented,primarily,to protecting __________,not to ensuring larger profits for already rich corporations.

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Question 65

Among the political changes contributing to the intensification of globalization has been the growing influence of:

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Question 66

Jared Diamond's explanation of the collapse of Rwandan society is criticized for placing too much emphasis on:

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Question 67

American society has a strong set of noneconomic institutions,and most people socialize and interact in spaces family,community associations,and schools structure.Therefore,according to sociologists,American society has a strong:

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Question 68

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

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Question 69

Who would likely argue that there is no such thing as history?

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Question 70

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

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Question 71

According to Karl Marx,the primary source of conflict that leads to revolution is:

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Question 72

A collective attempt to further a common interest or secure a common goal through action outside the sphere of established institutions is:

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Question 73

The process of ________ means that people,organizations,and events around the world influence our lives.

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Question 74

Capitalism stimulates social change in an unprecedented way because it:

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Some sociologists worry that globalization is leading to the creation of a global culture in which the values of the most powerful and affluent overwhelm the strength of local customs and tradition.This process is called:

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? Use examples to support your answer.

According to the textbook,those who are critical of the World Trade Organization claim it is:

According to the textbook,globalization is being driven by the integration of the world economy,which is now dominated by weightless activity.This weightless economy is one in which products have their basis in:

According to the textbook,the World Trade Organization protesters argue that trade rules should be oriented,primarily,to protecting __________,not to ensuring larger profits for already rich corporations.

Among the political changes contributing to the intensification of globalization has been the growing influence of:

Jared Diamond's explanation of the collapse of Rwandan society is criticized for placing too much emphasis on:

American society has a strong set of noneconomic institutions,and most people socialize and interact in spaces family,community associations,and schools structure.Therefore,according to sociologists,American society has a strong:

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

Who would likely argue that there is no such thing as history?

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

According to Karl Marx,the primary source of conflict that leads to revolution is:

A collective attempt to further a common interest or secure a common goal through action outside the sphere of established institutions is:

The process of ________ means that people,organizations,and events around the world influence our lives.

Capitalism stimulates social change in an unprecedented way because it:

Sociology: Theory and Method

Culture and Society

Socialization, the Life Course, and Aging

Social Interaction and Everyday Life in the Age of the Internet

Groups, networks, and Organizations

Conformity, deviance, and Crime

Stratification, class, and Inequality

Global Inequality

Gender Inequality

Ethnicity and Race

Families and Intimate Relationships

Education and Religion

Politics and Economic Life

The Sociology of the Body: Health,illness,and Sexuality

Urbanization,population,and the Environment

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