Globalization and Drug Use Trends Quiz

The belief that capital punishment is wrong and should be abolished.

The idea that severe punishments like the death penalty do not effectively prevent crime. People don't always make rational decisions and might still commit crimes despite the risk.

The principle that all human life is valuable and should be protected, which is often used as an argument against the death penalty.

The potential for wrongful convictions and the execution of innocent people.

The claim that using capital punishment goes against the state's responsibility to protect all citizens, including the convicted.

The claim that a jury might find an accused person innocent out of fear that they would be sentenced to death.

The argument that someone who commits a crime may have lacked opportunities to develop into a responsible citizen, and that they should not be punished with death.

The high costs associated with the appeals process and other legal proceedings involved in capital punishment.

Substances derived from the poppy plant, including morphine and codeine.

A category of drugs that includes opiates and synthetic opiates, like heroin, oxycodone, and fentanyl.

A synthetic opioid initially marketed as less addictive due to its time-release formula. However, it has proven to be highly addictive.

The widespread increase in deaths related to opioid use, particularly from fentanyl.

A synthetic opioid with highly potent effects, often contributing to overdose deaths.

A theoretical perspective that sees society as interconnected parts, with each part contributing to the overall stability and harmony of the whole. Applied to work, this theory emphasizes how work provides necessary resources, fulfills emotional needs, and fosters social connections.

A critical perspective that views work, especially under capitalist systems, as a site of exploitation where workers are driven to increase profits at the cost of their wellbeing.

A type of work organization characterized by short-term, temporary jobs, often part-time with limited benefits. These jobs often rely on digital platforms for connecting workers and employers.

A business model where digital platforms facilitate interactions and transactions between different user groups, typically customers and producers.

A crowdsourcing website where businesses can hire workers from around the world to perform tasks that computers can't do.

Advantages of gig work for workers can include flexibility in work schedules, the absence of direct supervision, and the potential for anonymity.

The practice of basing decisions and actions on the best available evidence, often from research studies and scientific findings.

The tendency for policies to shift responsibility for social problems onto individuals, often without providing necessary support or resources.

The increasing interconnectedness of economies, societies, cultures, and politics on a global scale. It involves the flow of trade, ideas, and people across national borders.

Economic disparity that can occur between and within nations as a result of globalization. This can be caused by multinational companies taking advantage of cheap labor in developing countries, leading to uneven wealth distribution.

A consequence of globalization, it involves the transfer of production to countries with lower labor costs. This can create jobs in those countries, but it often results in job losses and lower wages in developed nations.

The repatriation of profits earned by multinational companies from their foreign operations back to their home countries.

The process of spreading ideas, values, and technology across borders. This can be positive for sharing innovation, but it can also lead to the homogenization of cultures.

A group of symptoms that include problems with controlling substance use, social difficulties, risky behaviors, and physical dependence.

The process of shifting mental health care from long-stay psychiatric institutions to community mental health services.

Measures designed to reduce the negative consequences of drug use, without necessarily trying to stop drug use altogether.

The intentional spreading of misinformation about a drug's addictive potential, often by pharmaceutical companies.

Unforeseen or unintended consequences that contribute to a crisis, such as the development of a drug that can be easily abused.

Circumstances where the magnitude of a crisis was unpredictable, such as the level of addiction potential of a drug.

Explanations for a crisis that emphasize the actions of individuals or institutions, such as overprescribing by doctors or drug trafficking activities.

An approach to addressing a social problem that focuses on changing individual behaviors and attitudes.

An approach to addressing a social problem that considers the social, economic, and political factors that contribute to the problem.

A communication strategy that aims to persuade the audience by appealing to their emotions, values, and beliefs.

A set of policies and practices aimed at reducing the negative consequences of drug use, including harm reduction services, treatment programs, and legal changes.

A policy approach that involves lessening the penalties associated with drug use, aiming to reduce the stigma and criminalization of drug users.

The negative perceptions and judgments associated with mental illness, which can prevent individuals from seeking treatment and support.

The social, economic, and political factors that contribute to mental illness and its consequences.

The tendency for media portrayals to reinforce stereotypes about mental illness, often portraying people with mental illness as dangerous or unpredictable.

Feminist theory argues that capitalist systems exploit women by using them as a reserve army of replaceable workers, particularly in unpaid labor like homemaking. This leads to women being stuck in low-paying jobs and earning less than men.

The concept of the 'second shift' highlights how women often shoulder the responsibility of housework and childcare after their paid work hours, adding to their workload and contributing to gender inequality.

The 'second shift' contributes to the gender pay gap because women handle more unpaid labor, leading to less time and energy for career advancement and higher earning potential.

Liberal feminists believe women can achieve equal opportunities as men if discriminatory laws are removed. However, this theory has been challenged because it fails to address systemic and cultural barriers that perpetuate gender inequality in the workplace.

The concept of 'having it all' often implies a combination of a successful career and a fulfilling family life. However, research suggests that many women struggle to balance these demands due to societal expectations, work-life imbalances, and limited support systems.

Families are increasingly diverse, with single-parent households, skip-generation families (grandparents raising grandchildren), LGBTQ+ families, and families with disabled children.

Rapid technological advancements have brought both benefits and challenges to families. While offering connection and convenience, technology can also lead to risks like cyberbullying, online predators, and sextortion.

Women face various challenges in the workplace despite legal protections, including harassment, discrimination based on age or appearance, and unequal maternity leave policies.