Global Inequality Causes and Max Weber's Life Chances Concept

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Which theory attributes underdevelopment in some countries to a lack of internal factors promoting economic growth?

Modernization Theory (correct)

Dependency Theory

Postcolonial Theory

Neoliberalism

According to modernization theory, reliance on unindustrialized, subsistence farming methods limits economic growth due to:

Inadequate governance

Global cooperation

Technological advancements (correct)

Cultural assimilation

What does neoliberalism primarily blame for underdevelopment and global inequality?

Social welfare programs

Limitations in education

Lack of industrial growth

Weak policies and corrupt leadership (correct)

Neoliberalism emphasizes the importance of which factor in a country's development?

Economic rules and good governance Signup and view all the answers

Dependency theory attributes global inequality to which key factor?

Historical external influences Signup and view all the answers

Who are some scholars associated with the development of dependency theory?

Immanuel Wallerstein and Andre Gunder Frank Signup and view all the answers

Who coined the term 'life chances'?

Max Weber Signup and view all the answers

What are some common aspects of global inequality?

Disparities in income, gender inequality, and unequal access to jobs, healthcare, and education Signup and view all the answers

What will we be comparing and contrasting to understand global inequality?

Modernization theory, neoliberalism, and dependency theories Signup and view all the answers

What is the term 'life chances' mainly concerned with?

A person's chances of success depending on certain factors Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of understanding the causes of global inequality?

To understand how various underdevelopment theories contribute to our comprehension of the reasons behind global inequality Signup and view all the answers

What is global inequality characterized by?

Unequal distribution of resources and unequal access to employment and education Signup and view all the answers

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Which theory attributes underdevelopment in some countries to a lack of internal factors promoting economic growth?

According to modernization theory, reliance on unindustrialized, subsistence farming methods limits economic growth due to:

What does neoliberalism primarily blame for underdevelopment and global inequality?

Neoliberalism emphasizes the importance of which factor in a country's development?

Dependency theory attributes global inequality to which key factor?

Who are some scholars associated with the development of dependency theory?

Who coined the term 'life chances'?

What are some common aspects of global inequality?

What will we be comparing and contrasting to understand global inequality?

What is the term 'life chances' mainly concerned with?

What is the main goal of understanding the causes of global inequality?

What is global inequality characterized by?

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