According to world-system theory, the poverty of poor countries is an obstacle to the growth of rich countries.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
World-system theory argues that the economic realities of the world system help rich countries stay rich while poor countries stay poor. See 8-5: Global Stratification
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a. Planners b. Acceptance of fate couples c. Ambivalent couples d. Yes-No couples
Research shows that foreign-born citizens make up a substantial proportion of engineers and scientists working in the U.S. Proponents of immigration claim that these individuals are occupying valuable jobs in the U.S. economy, so limitations on immigration policy should be enforced. What is one potential limitation of this conclusion?
What will be an ideal response?
According to the text, which type of society may include a system of slavery?
a. Foraging b. Industrial c. Horticultural d. Agricultural
Efforts to prevent illegal practices of exposing people of low status, resources, and political voice to undue environmental hazards are called
A. environmentalism. B. environmental justice. C. the green movement. D. legal action.