Social Stratification and Global Inequality

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How is global stratification different from social stratification?

Global stratification examines a myriad of different types of prejudice and inequality, while social stratification covers the social class and standing of individuals.

An example of slavery, according to Anti-Slavery International, is what?

Factories using child labor

Maria is a part of the ________.

Underground economy

How do companies manage to outsource work despite negative perceptions in the United States?

Americans want lower prices for their consumable products, and the only way for companies to deliver those low prices is to outsource the work to cheaper laborers. Signup and view all the answers

88 million people live on less than $1.00 a day. These people are said to be living in ________.

Absolute poverty Signup and view all the answers

Immanuel Wallerstein's classification of nations uses which set of terms?

core nation, peripheral nation, semi-peripheral nation Signup and view all the answers

The two regions with the highest risk of social unrest are?

Sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East-North Africa region Signup and view all the answers

Which continent has the greatest number of impoverished nations in the world?

Africa Signup and view all the answers

Areas that once had vast economic growth and large amounts of industry, but are now suffering from the effects of outsourcing are going through a period of?

Deindustrialization Signup and view all the answers

Which number does the World Bank use to determine the status and classification of each nation?

Gross National Income per Capita Signup and view all the answers

They will have a(n) _______ marriage.

Exogamous Signup and view all the answers

This kind of purchasing, driven by desire to display wealth, is called?

Conspicuous consumption Signup and view all the answers

What seems to be the key to upward social mobility?

How much education you have Signup and view all the answers

How much of the US wealth is held by the wealthiest top 1% of people?

1/3 Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is considered when evaluating someone's standard of living?

All of the Above (Income, employment, class) Signup and view all the answers

What does the Davis-Moore Thesis state?

That the more society values a particular profession, the more the people in that profession will make. Signup and view all the answers

Which historical event was greatly responsible for global stratification as we see it today?

The Industrial Revolution Signup and view all the answers

What is the most significant threat to the relatively high standard of living people are accustomed to in the United States?

The decline of the middle class Signup and view all the answers

One main issue in studying global social inequality is?

Social inequality is relative and therefore, difficult to compare across cultures. Signup and view all the answers

Elisa's hard work was rewarded with a rise and a bonus. This form of promotion is based on the principles of?

A meritocracy Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Global stratification assesses widespread forms of prejudice and inequality globally.
Social stratification focuses on individual social class and status within a society.

Modern Examples of Slavery

Child labor in factories is recognized as a modern form of slavery by Anti-Slavery International.

Economic Participation

Engaging in unreported income, like babysitting while in college, places individuals in the underground economy.

Outsourcing Practices

Companies outsource to cheaper labor to maintain low consumer prices, despite negative public perception in the U.S.

Absolute Poverty Statistics

A staggering 88 million individuals live on less than $1.00 per day, classified as experiencing absolute poverty.

Wallerstein's Nation Classification

Nations are categorized into three groups: core, peripheral, and semi-peripheral nations.

Sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East-North Africa are identified as regions with the highest risk of social unrest.

Poverty Concentration

Africa hosts the greatest number of impoverished nations globally.

Economic Transition

Regions facing deindustrialization have shifted from robust economic growth and industrial activity to decline due to outsourcing effects.

World Bank Classification Metric

The World Bank classifies nations based on Gross National Income per Capita.

Marriage Types

A wedding between individuals from differing social backgrounds, like a Senator's daughter and a farmer, represents an exogamous marriage.

Consumer Behavior

Purchases made to display wealth, like a $5,000 designer bag, are referred to as conspicuous consumption.

Education level is key to achieving upward social mobility.

Wealth Distribution in the U.S.

The top 1% of wealth holders in the U.S. control approximately one-third of the total national wealth.

Standard of Living Evaluation

Standard of living considers multiple factors, including income, employment, and social class.

Davis-Moore Thesis

This sociological theory posits that professions valued by society tend to offer higher rewards and salaries.

Historical Influence on Global Stratification

The Industrial Revolution significantly shaped current global stratification patterns.

Threats to Standard of Living

The decline of the middle class is cited as the most significant threat to the high standard of living in the U.S.

Social inequality varies greatly across cultures, making it challenging to compare effectively.

Meritocracy in Advancement

Promotion based on individual performance, such as Elisa’s rise in her career, illustrates the concept of meritocracy.

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Description

This quiz explores the differences between global and social stratification, examining modern forms of slavery, economic participation, and outsourcing practices. It also covers current statistics on absolute poverty and Wallerstein's classification of nations. Test your understanding of these critical social issues.