Global Inequality Causes and Max Weber's Life Chances Concept
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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?

    <p>Economic rules and good governance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Dependency theory attributes global inequality to which key factor?

    <p>Historical external influences</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Immanuel Wallerstein and Andre Gunder Frank</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who coined the term 'life chances'?

    <p>Max Weber</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some common aspects of global inequality?

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

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

    <p>Modernization theory, neoliberalism, and dependency theories</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

    What is global inequality characterized by?

    <p>Unequal distribution of resources and unequal access to employment and education</p> Signup and view all the answers

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