Exam 9: Global Stratification

Summarize sociologist Immanuel Wallerstein's world systems theory of global inequality.

The idea of __________ has become the primary means used in attempts to reduce social and economic inequalities and alleviate the worst effects of poverty in the less industrialized nations of the world.

Explain your personal perspective on human development issues.

__________ are nations characterized by highly industrialized Economies; technologically advanced industrial,administrative,and Service occupations; and relatively high levels of national and per Capita (per person) income.

The decrease in the life expectance in sub-Sahara Africa can be linked to:

When an individual is able to purchase more quantities of food,higher quality food,higher quality housing,or a vehicle,the individual's __________ is increased.

Summarize wealth and poverty in a global perspective.

The average life expectancy at birth of people in low-income countries is about __________ years less than that of people in high-income nations.

About _________ of the world's population resides in the 92 nations with middle-income economies.

Most low-income countries in Africa and South America are core nations that are dependent on peripheral nations for capital,have little or no industrialization,and have uneven patterns of urbanization.

Outline classifications of economies by income.

According to Walt Rostow,economic advisor to U.S.President Kennedy,all countries go through four stages of economic development.The second stage is the __________ stage,which is a period of economic growth accompanied by a growing belief in individualism,competition,and achievement.

In relation to measuring global wealth and poverty,distinguish among absolute,relative,and subjective poverty.

The World Bank has defined ___________ as living on less than $1.25 a day.

Summarize Walt Rostow's perspective on global inequality.

Countries with at least a moderate level of economic development and a moderate standard of living are referred to as:

Gains in higher education are most evident in countries with higher scores on the Human Development Index,and women's enrollment in higher education has risen in many parts of the world.In Arab states,for example an average of __________ women are now enrolled for every 100 men.

The United States is ranked 43ʳᵈ in the world with a Gini coefficient of __________.On this measure,the United States fares better than a number of countries in the Middle East.

__________ economies are found in 69 nations,including Portugal,Ireland,Israel,Italy,Norway,and Germany.

One major cause of shorter life expectancy in low-income nations is the high __________ rate.