SOCI 120 Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: International Inequality, Social Inequality, Gender Inequality
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The level of inequality is very large world wide. Global strati cation: patterns of social inequality in the world as a whole. 20% of the world"s adults own 94% of the wealth. High income countries: (74 countries) the nations with the highest overall standards of living. Countries where the industrial revolution rst took place (2,000 years ago) 47% of earth"s land area, mostly in northern hemisphere. Production is capital-intensive based on factories, machinery and advanced technology. ***rich nations are more productive because of advanced technology and because the control the global economy. Middle income countries: (72) nations with the standard of living about average for the world as a whole. Gross per capita between ,500 & ,500. Those who live in rural areas tend to be poorer, not have access to schooling, clean drinking water or medical care. Take up about 35% of earth"s land area & 60% of people. These societies are densely populated compared to high income countries.
