Exam 19: Globalization

Which of the following examples supports the theory of U.S. cultural imperialism?

Mike is a graduate student working toward a PhD in sociology, and for his graduate thesis is researching the digital divide. What will be the focus of his paper?

Although controversial, where are genetically engineered crops most likely to be grown?

Pam was explaining bottom-up globalization to her friend Adam. Which of the following would Pam offer when Adam asked for an example of bottom-up globalization efforts?

Neoliberal economic policies are aimed at increasing state spending and regulation in order to create a more liberal and equitable society.

Maria's friends are always inviting her to go shopping and are getting upset with her continuous, "No, I don't really need anything" answer. When her best friend takes her aside and offers to loan her money, Maria asserts, "I have money, but people continuously buying things just so they can own more and more 'stuff' is ecologically damaging and I refuse to be part of the problem." What type of shopper is Maria?

In 2011, a new Kentucky Fried Chicken location opens in China every 18 hours. While served with rice instead of fries, the fried chicken remains the centre of the meal. Which of the following global phenomena is this an example of?

A domestic Canadian soft drink company has maximized its sales in Canada, and is now looking to export its product to China, where sales of such Western products are just starting. What way of life is this company exporting along with its soft drinks?

Which of the following appears to be the largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions?

After watching a documentary featuring the lives of Aboriginal people on reserves in Alberta, Will commented that their living conditions reminded him of Luanda, Angola. Despite the money being made by Angola's oil and diamond exports, citizens of Luanda were further marginalized, receiving little benefit from the wealth. What is the term used to denote this process?

The current phase of global time-space compression is similar in form to previous historical periods of steamships and the telegraph, but is now occurring at a more extreme pace.

Explain how the "three sisters," the IMF, WTO, and World Bank, have a hand in globalization. Do you think that their power is applied equally to all countries in the world?

Turning off the television, Sara commented to her roommate, "That's a result of International Monetary Fund policies." What had Sara been watching that would make her say this?

In Thailand, a peasant woman has moved to the city to work in a garment sweatshop; she is paid a fraction of what a Canadian worker would make, and even her supervisor and the plant manager would be paid less than their Canadian counterparts. What term applies to these labourers?

When Victor calls for technical support with his computer, he speaks to someone in India. He gets angry about this situation because his brother is a computer wizard, but can't find work here in Canada. What is the market phenomenon that has created this situation?

Part of the globalized economy involves financial capital, a sector that has grown faster than production and trade and is based largely on speculation. What label has been given to the rise of financial capital?