Question 1

Which of the following statements about multinational corporations is true?

Accepted Answer

A) The 10 largest multinational corporations all have their headquarters in the U.S. 
B) The value of sales of the largest multinational corporations exceeds the total value of goods and services of many peripheral nations. 
C) They are all state-owned-or public as opposed to private-businesses. 
D) All of these answers are correct. 
A) The 10 largest multinational corporations all have their headquarters in the U.S. 
B) The value of sales of the largest multinational corporations exceeds the total value of goods and services of many peripheral nations. 
C) They are all state-owned-or public as opposed to private-businesses. 
D) All of these answers are correct. B

Question 2

When viewing the global economic system,sociologist Immanuel Wallerstein draws on the

Accepted Answer

A) functionalist perspective. 
B) conflict perspective. 
C) interactionist perspective. 
D) dialectical perspective. 
A) functionalist perspective. 
B) conflict perspective. 
C) interactionist perspective. 
D) dialectical perspective. B

Question 3

In the weeks immediately following the terrorist attacks of September 11,2001,the far-reaching economic repercussions began to affect businesses and workers worldwide.This phenomenon can best be explained by

Accepted Answer

A) globalization. 
B) urbanization. 
C) modernization. 
D) colonialism. 
A) globalization. 
B) urbanization. 
C) modernization. 
D) colonialism. A

Question 4

The federal bailouts of the banking and auto industries can be considered

Accepted Answer

A) unemployment. 
B) corporate welfare. 
C) welfare reform. 
D) None of these answers is correct. 
A) unemployment. 
B) corporate welfare. 
C) welfare reform. 
D) None of these answers is correct.

Question 5

Discuss Immanuel Wallerstein's world systems analysis.Define dependency theory as it relates to Wallerstein's views.Give examples to support your answer.

Accepted Answer

Immanuel Wallerstein's world systems ana

Question 6

According to anthropologist Karuna Chanana Ahmed,who are the most exploited among oppressed people in developing countries?

Accepted Answer

A) young children 
B) males 
C) females 
D) None of these answers is correct. 
A) young children 
B) males 
C) females 
D) None of these answers is correct.

Question 7

The per capita gross national income is less than $1,000 in at least ________ countries.

Accepted Answer

A) 15 
B) 23 
C) 39 
D) 46 
A) 15 
B) 23 
C) 39 
D) 46

Question 8

Through the establishment of the Pan-Cordillera Women's Network for Peace and Development in the Philippines,which of the following have the women volunteers accomplished?

Accepted Answer

A) negotiated thousands of peace pacts among indigenous peoples 
B) reduced incidences of infanticide by half 
C) provided microfinancing for the majority of small farmers 
D) largely ended incidences of extreme poverty 
A) negotiated thousands of peace pacts among indigenous peoples 
B) reduced incidences of infanticide by half 
C) provided microfinancing for the majority of small farmers 
D) largely ended incidences of extreme poverty

Question 9

According to world systems analysis,which type of nation is relatively independent of outside control?

Accepted Answer

A) core 
B) periphery 
C) semiperiphery 
D) marginality 
A) core 
B) periphery 
C) semiperiphery 
D) marginality

Question 10

Which sociological perspective would most likely compare the relationship between a colonial nation and the colonized people to the relationship between the dominant capitalist class and the proletariat class?

Accepted Answer

A) functionalist perspective 
B) conflict perspective 
C) interactionist perspective 
D) global perspective 
A) functionalist perspective 
B) conflict perspective 
C) interactionist perspective 
D) global perspective

Question 11

Modernization theory-as an explanation of global inequality-falls under which sociological perspective?

Accepted Answer

A) functionalist 
B) conflict 
C) interactionist 
D) feminist 
A) functionalist 
B) conflict 
C) interactionist 
D) feminist

Question 12

In Brazil,non-Whites have a higher monthly income than Whites.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Discuss how stratification within the United States compares with stratification in other nations.What factors appear to be consistent within all nations?

Accepted Answer

Stratification within the United States

Question 14

Modernization refers to the

Accepted Answer

A) elimination of old housing and its replacement with modern skyscrapers. 
B) process by which a society moves from traditional or less developed institutions to those characteristic of more developed societies. 
C) colonial domination of Third World nations by Western powers. 
D) process of development that,at this time,has occurred only in core nations such as England,France,Japan,and the U.S. 
A) elimination of old housing and its replacement with modern skyscrapers. 
B) process by which a society moves from traditional or less developed institutions to those characteristic of more developed societies. 
C) colonial domination of Third World nations by Western powers. 
D) process of development that,at this time,has occurred only in core nations such as England,France,Japan,and the U.S.

Question 15

According to Immanuel Wallerstein's analysis,the United States is considered at the ________,whereas neighboring Mexico remains on the semiperiphery of the world economic system.

Accepted Answer

A) core 
B) periphery 
C) semiperiphery 
D) None of these answers is correct. 
A) core 
B) periphery 
C) semiperiphery 
D) None of these answers is correct.

Question 16

A bonus for multinational corporations is that in general,the developing world discourages strong trade unions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Neocolonialism is defined as the

Accepted Answer

A) maintenance of political,social,economic,and cultural domination over a people by a power for an extended period of time,such as French control over major parts of northern Africa. 
B) continuing dependence of former colonies on foreign countries. 
C) invasion of Third World countries by the military forces of the U.S.or Russia since 1965. 
D) All of these answers are correct. 
A) maintenance of political,social,economic,and cultural domination over a people by a power for an extended period of time,such as French control over major parts of northern Africa. 
B) continuing dependence of former colonies on foreign countries. 
C) invasion of Third World countries by the military forces of the U.S.or Russia since 1965. 
D) All of these answers are correct.

Question 18

In what terms does the developing country of Zambia define poverty?

Accepted Answer

A) whether or not the breadwinner of a family holds consistent work 
B) the ability (or lack of)to afford specific foods on a subsistence diet 
C) the ability (or lack of)to pay for schooling for at least one child 
D) the ability (or lack of)to afford a home with running water and electricity 
A) whether or not the breadwinner of a family holds consistent work 
B) the ability (or lack of)to afford specific foods on a subsistence diet 
C) the ability (or lack of)to pay for schooling for at least one child 
D) the ability (or lack of)to afford a home with running water and electricity

Question 19

What percentage of the health expenditures of Canadians are paid for by the Canadian government?

Accepted Answer

A) 82 percent 
B) 70 percent 
C) 60 percent 
D) 50 percent 
A) 82 percent 
B) 70 percent 
C) 60 percent 
D) 50 percent

Question 20

As a way to illustrate the conflict perspective on global inequality,your textbook mentions that a Guatemalan farm worker who picks coffee beans would have to work for ________ in order to afford to purchase one pound of Starbucks coffee sold in the U.S.

Accepted Answer

A) 5.5 hours 
B) 1.5 days 
C) 3 days 
D) 5 days 
A) 5.5 hours 
B) 1.5 days 
C) 3 days 
D) 5 days

Which of the following statements about multinational corporations is true?

When viewing the global economic system,sociologist Immanuel Wallerstein draws on the

In the weeks immediately following the terrorist attacks of September 11,2001,the far-reaching economic repercussions began to affect businesses and workers worldwide.This phenomenon can best be explained by

The federal bailouts of the banking and auto industries can be considered

Discuss Immanuel Wallerstein's world systems analysis.Define dependency theory as it relates to Wallerstein's views.Give examples to support your answer.

According to anthropologist Karuna Chanana Ahmed,who are the most exploited among oppressed people in developing countries?

The per capita gross national income is less than $1,000 in at least ________ countries.

Through the establishment of the Pan-Cordillera Women's Network for Peace and Development in the Philippines,which of the following have the women volunteers accomplished?

According to world systems analysis,which type of nation is relatively independent of outside control?

Which sociological perspective would most likely compare the relationship between a colonial nation and the colonized people to the relationship between the dominant capitalist class and the proletariat class?

Modernization theory-as an explanation of global inequality-falls under which sociological perspective?

In Brazil,non-Whites have a higher monthly income than Whites.

Discuss how stratification within the United States compares with stratification in other nations.What factors appear to be consistent within all nations?

Modernization refers to the

According to Immanuel Wallerstein's analysis,the United States is considered at the ________,whereas neighboring Mexico remains on the semiperiphery of the world economic system.

A bonus for multinational corporations is that in general,the developing world discourages strong trade unions.

Neocolonialism is defined as the

In what terms does the developing country of Zambia define poverty?

What percentage of the health expenditures of Canadians are paid for by the Canadian government?

As a way to illustrate the conflict perspective on global inequality,your textbook mentions that a Guatemalan farm worker who picks coffee beans would have to work for ________ in order to afford to purchase one pound of Starbucks coffee sold in the U.S.

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Exam 9: Global Inequality

Which of the following statements about multinational corporations is true?

When viewing the global economic system,sociologist Immanuel Wallerstein draws on the

In the weeks immediately following the terrorist attacks of September 11,2001,the far-reaching economic repercussions began to affect businesses and workers worldwide.This phenomenon can best be explained by

The federal bailouts of the banking and auto industries can be considered

Discuss Immanuel Wallerstein's world systems analysis.Define dependency theory as it relates to Wallerstein's views.Give examples to support your answer.

According to anthropologist Karuna Chanana Ahmed,who are the most exploited among oppressed people in developing countries?

The per capita gross national income is less than $1,000 in at least ________ countries.

Through the establishment of the Pan-Cordillera Women's Network for Peace and Development in the Philippines,which of the following have the women volunteers accomplished?

According to world systems analysis,which type of nation is relatively independent of outside control?

Which sociological perspective would most likely compare the relationship between a colonial nation and the colonized people to the relationship between the dominant capitalist class and the proletariat class?

Modernization theory-as an explanation of global inequality-falls under which sociological perspective?

In Brazil,non-Whites have a higher monthly income than Whites.

Discuss how stratification within the United States compares with stratification in other nations.What factors appear to be consistent within all nations?

Modernization refers to the

According to Immanuel Wallerstein's analysis,the United States is considered at the ________,whereas neighboring Mexico remains on the semiperiphery of the world economic system.

A bonus for multinational corporations is that in general,the developing world discourages strong trade unions.

Neocolonialism is defined as the

In what terms does the developing country of Zambia define poverty?

What percentage of the health expenditures of Canadians are paid for by the Canadian government?

As a way to illustrate the conflict perspective on global inequality,your textbook mentions that a Guatemalan farm worker who picks coffee beans would have to work for ________ in order to afford to purchase one pound of Starbucks coffee sold in the U.S.

Understanding Sociology

Sociological Research

Culture

Socialization and the Life Course

Social Interaction,social Structure,and Groups

The Mass Media

Deviance,crime,and Social Control

Stratification and Social Mobility in the United States

Racial and Ethnic Inequality

Stratification by Gender

Stratification by Age

The Family and Human Sexuality

Education

Religion

Government and the Economy

Health,population,and Environment

Social Movements and Social Change in the Global Community

Filters