Globalization and Social Change

Which of the following best describes globalization?

• A recent development primarily focused on cultural exchange.

• The sharing of culture, money, and products between countries, influenced by international trade and technological advancements.

• A process that began exclusively with the rise of modern communication technologies.

• A social process where people become less aware of cultures across geographical borders.

According to World-Systems Theory, which characteristic is typical of a core country?

• A weak central government and reliance on a single economic activity.

• A high percentage of poor and uneducated people.

• Economic diversification, industrialization, and relative independence from outside control.

• Being greatly influenced by transnational corporations that harm its economic potential.

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What is a key difference between Modernization Theory and Dependency Theory regarding undeveloped countries?

• Modernization Theory suggests undeveloped countries will remain poor, while Dependency Theory believes they can develop with help.

• Modernization Theory focuses on external factors causing underdevelopment, while Dependency Theory emphasizes internal social dynamics.

• Modernization Theory proposes that undeveloped countries can follow a similar path to modern societies, whereas Dependency Theory argues they are kept poor by their integration into the world system.

• Modernization Theory views underdevelopment as a result of weak governments, while Dependency Theory attributes it to a lack of natural resources.

Which perspective on globalization views it as a legitimate process where nation-states become less important and economies become interdependent, potentially leading to one global society?

• Skeptical perspective

• Transformationalist perspective

• Hyperglobalist perspective

• Modernization perspective