Question 1

Colonization came to an end soon after the Second World War largely because

Accepted Answer

A)  powerful nations no longer had the resources to control less powerful nations. 
B)  colonized people engaged in widespread protests leading to movements for independence. 
C)  nations that had been colonized were so devastated by the war that they had little left to exploit. 
D)  colonized nations had done so much for the war effort that they were granted independence out of gratitude. 
A)  powerful nations no longer had the resources to control less powerful nations. 
B)  colonized people engaged in widespread protests leading to movements for independence. 
C)  nations that had been colonized were so devastated by the war that they had little left to exploit. 
D)  colonized nations had done so much for the war effort that they were granted independence out of gratitude.

Question 2

Discuss how sociologists define human trafficking. How do sociologists account for human trafficking?

Accepted Answer

Sociologists define human trafficking as

Question 3

As used with respect to poverty, the term double deprivation refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  women and children having twice the poverty rates of men. 
B)  women suffering because of their gender and women bearing a disproportionate burden of poverty. 
C)  an intergenerational pattern of poverty in which the risk of poverty doubles with each successive generation. 
D)  the doubled risk of poverty following release from imprisonment (deprivation of liberty) . 
A)  women and children having twice the poverty rates of men. 
B)  women suffering because of their gender and women bearing a disproportionate burden of poverty. 
C)  an intergenerational pattern of poverty in which the risk of poverty doubles with each successive generation. 
D)  the doubled risk of poverty following release from imprisonment (deprivation of liberty) .

Question 4

According to _____, poverty results from adherence to traditional values and customs.

Accepted Answer

A)  modernization theory 
B)  dependency theory 
C)  world systems theory 
D)  social exchange theory 
A)  modernization theory 
B)  dependency theory 
C)  world systems theory 
D)  social exchange theory

Question 5

Explain the gender inequality index, including what it measures and the types of data it generates.

Accepted Answer

The Gender Inequality Index (GII) is a m

Question 6

Which of these is not a criticism of modernization theory presented in the text?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is based on the assumption that wealthier countries like the United States have superior values. 
B)  It ignores factors that are outside of the control of the poorer nations. 
C)  It places too great an emphasis on the role of government in influencing economic development. 
D)  It does not take into account the relationships that exist among countries. 
A)  It is based on the assumption that wealthier countries like the United States have superior values. 
B)  It ignores factors that are outside of the control of the poorer nations. 
C)  It places too great an emphasis on the role of government in influencing economic development. 
D)  It does not take into account the relationships that exist among countries.

Question 7

The U.S. Gini coefficient is

Accepted Answer

A)  high, indicating a high degree of internal inequality. 
B)  low, indicating a high degree of internal equality. 
C)  low, indicating a low degree of internal inequality. 
D)  high, indicating a high degree of internal equality. 
A)  high, indicating a high degree of internal inequality. 
B)  low, indicating a high degree of internal equality. 
C)  low, indicating a low degree of internal inequality. 
D)  high, indicating a high degree of internal equality.

Question 8

While it does not apply in every case, modernization theory does help explain how _____ became successful through an emphasis on a national work ethic.

Accepted Answer

A)  Brazil 
B)  Japan 
C)  the United States 
D)  Vietnam 
A)  Brazil 
B)  Japan 
C)  the United States 
D)  Vietnam

Question 9

Why is per capita GNI useful as a measure of wealth only in countries that are based on a cash economy?

Accepted Answer

Per capita Gross National Income (GNI) i

Question 10

Dependency theory recognizes the role that multinational corporations play in keeping dependent nations poor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Why have some former colonies, such as Hong Kong and Singapore, been successful at developing economically while others remain mired in poverty?

Accepted Answer

There are several factors that contribut

Question 12

As measured by GNI in 2017, the United States is

Accepted Answer

A)  no longer among the ten wealthiest nations. 
B)  the least wealthy of the ten wealthiest nations. 
C)  ranked seventh of the ten wealthiest nations. 
D)  the wealthiest nation. 
A)  no longer among the ten wealthiest nations. 
B)  the least wealthy of the ten wealthiest nations. 
C)  ranked seventh of the ten wealthiest nations. 
D)  the wealthiest nation.

Question 13

Which of the following is false regarding the status of women globally?

Accepted Answer

A)  In general, women's status is lower in low-income countries than in wealthier countries. 
B)  Poverty is usually experienced more by men than by women. 
C)  The status of women globally is monitored by the United Nations. 
D)  Poverty among women has declined in some places around the world. 
A)  In general, women's status is lower in low-income countries than in wealthier countries. 
B)  Poverty is usually experienced more by men than by women. 
C)  The status of women globally is monitored by the United Nations. 
D)  Poverty among women has declined in some places around the world.

Question 14

Explain how core and peripheral countries are linked in the world system.

Accepted Answer

Core and peripheral countries are linked

Question 15

Which of these is not generally characteristic of multinational corporations?

Accepted Answer

A)  They conduct business across national borders. 
B)  They buy materials and manufacture goods wherever it is cheapest. 
C)  They have executives from each country in which they conduct business. 
D)  They sell their products wherever they can make the highest profits. 
A)  They conduct business across national borders. 
B)  They buy materials and manufacture goods wherever it is cheapest. 
C)  They have executives from each country in which they conduct business. 
D)  They sell their products wherever they can make the highest profits.

Question 16

The U.S. poverty line, established by the federal government, is a measure of absolute poverty.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In South Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, and Singapore, governments have invested in social and economic development, sometimes with help from other nations and corporations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

_____ theory explains global inequality using the characteristics of individual nations; _____ theory argues that no country or set of countries may be understood in isolation from the others.

Accepted Answer

A)  Dependency; modernization 
B)  World systems; modernization 
C)  Modernization; world systems 
D)  Modernization; dependency 
A)  Dependency; modernization 
B)  World systems; modernization 
C)  Modernization; world systems 
D)  Modernization; dependency

Question 19

Global inequality is apparent in

Accepted Answer

A)  life expectancy. 
B)  rates of infant mortality. 
C)  access to health services. 
D)  All of these choices are manifestations of global inequality. 
A)  life expectancy. 
B)  rates of infant mortality. 
C)  access to health services. 
D)  All of these choices are manifestations of global inequality.

Question 20

Global stratification has few long-term effects on the environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Colonization came to an end soon after the Second World War largely because

Discuss how sociologists define human trafficking. How do sociologists account for human trafficking?

As used with respect to poverty, the term double deprivation refers to

According to _____, poverty results from adherence to traditional values and customs.

Explain the gender inequality index, including what it measures and the types of data it generates.

Which of these is not a criticism of modernization theory presented in the text?

The U.S. Gini coefficient is

While it does not apply in every case, modernization theory does help explain how _____ became successful through an emphasis on a national work ethic.

Why is per capita GNI useful as a measure of wealth only in countries that are based on a cash economy?

Dependency theory recognizes the role that multinational corporations play in keeping dependent nations poor.

Why have some former colonies, such as Hong Kong and Singapore, been successful at developing economically while others remain mired in poverty?

As measured by GNI in 2017, the United States is

Which of the following is false regarding the status of women globally?

Explain how core and peripheral countries are linked in the world system.

Which of these is not generally characteristic of multinational corporations?

The U.S. poverty line, established by the federal government, is a measure of absolute poverty.

In South Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, and Singapore, governments have invested in social and economic development, sometimes with help from other nations and corporations.

_ theory explains global inequality using the characteristics of individual nations; _ theory argues that no country or set of countries may be understood in isolation from the others.

Global inequality is apparent in

Global stratification has few long-term effects on the environment.

Sociological Perspective

Culture

Doing Sociological Research

Socialization and the Life Course

Social Structure and Social Interaction

Groups and Organization

Deviance and Crime

Social Class and Social Stratification

Race and Ethnicity

Gender

Sexuality

Families and Religion

Education and Health Care

Economy and Politics

Environment, Population and Social Change

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Exam 9: Global Stratification

Colonization came to an end soon after the Second World War largely because

Discuss how sociologists define human trafficking. How do sociologists account for human trafficking?

As used with respect to poverty, the term double deprivation refers to

According to _____, poverty results from adherence to traditional values and customs.

Explain the gender inequality index, including what it measures and the types of data it generates.

Which of these is not a criticism of modernization theory presented in the text?

The U.S. Gini coefficient is

While it does not apply in every case, modernization theory does help explain how _____ became successful through an emphasis on a national work ethic.

Why is per capita GNI useful as a measure of wealth only in countries that are based on a cash economy?

Dependency theory recognizes the role that multinational corporations play in keeping dependent nations poor.

Why have some former colonies, such as Hong Kong and Singapore, been successful at developing economically while others remain mired in poverty?

As measured by GNI in 2017, the United States is

Which of the following is false regarding the status of women globally?

Explain how core and peripheral countries are linked in the world system.

Which of these is not generally characteristic of multinational corporations?

The U.S. poverty line, established by the federal government, is a measure of absolute poverty.

In South Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, and Singapore, governments have invested in social and economic development, sometimes with help from other nations and corporations.

_____ theory explains global inequality using the characteristics of individual nations; _____ theory argues that no country or set of countries may be understood in isolation from the others.

Global inequality is apparent in

Global stratification has few long-term effects on the environment.

Sociological Perspective

Culture

Doing Sociological Research

Socialization and the Life Course

Social Structure and Social Interaction

Groups and Organization

Deviance and Crime

Social Class and Social Stratification

Race and Ethnicity

Gender

Sexuality

Families and Religion

Education and Health Care

Economy and Politics

Environment, Population and Social Change

Filters

_ theory explains global inequality using the characteristics of individual nations; _ theory argues that no country or set of countries may be understood in isolation from the others.