SOCIOL 103 Chapter Notes - Chapter 10: Modernization Theory, Child Slavery, Environmental Health
7 Nov 2017
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Global inequality: concentrating resources in certain nations and is significantly affecting. Gini coefficient: measures income inequality between countries using a 100 point scale; A functionalist might focus on why there is global inequality and what social purpose it the opportunities of individuals in poorer and less powerful countries. 1 represents complete equality and 100 represents the highest inequality serves. This might assert that we have global inequality because some nations are better than others at adapting to new technologies and profiting from a globalized economy. A conflict theorist would likely address the systematic inequality of core nations (for. The symbolic interactionist perspective studies the everyday impact of global inequality, Global stratification example, the us) exploiting the resources of peripheral nations the meanings attached to global stratification, and the subjective nature of poverty. Global stratification: refers to this unequal distribution among nations. Gaps between nations vs. gaps within nations. Prejudices and discrimination against race, ethnicity, religion.
