Which of the following is the measure used to address women's development status by sociology of development theorists?
a. Commodity chain
b. Gender inequality index
c. Capability index
d. Human poverty index
Question 2The early American sociologists are characterized by their
a. extremely theoretical approach to problems.
b. adherence to the conflict perspective primarily.
c. belief that sociology could alleviate the negative consequences of society.
d. lack of interest in research.
Question 3How is environmental degradation related to global stratification?
a. The type of environmental degradation and its impact depends on the location of the country in the global stratification system.
b. The wealthiest nations are unaffected by environmental degradation.
c. The poorest nations are not developed enough to experience problems with environmental degradation.
d. Environmental degradation is not related to the global stratification.
Question 4Marx used the term _____ for those people in society who are discarded by the capitalist system and _____ for those in the working class.
a. proletariat; bourgeoisie
b. lumpenproletariat; proletariat
c. bourgeoisie; petty bourgeoisie
d. petty bourgeoisie; lumpenproletariat
Question 5Which of these is most likely to be a problem for the overall population of high-income countries?
a. Inadequate sewage system
b. Lack of access to clean water
c. Overproduction of greenhouse gas
d. Low-birth weight for newborns
Question 6According to the text, Durkheim's major contribution to the discipline of sociology was the understanding of the
a. effects of capitalism on society.
b. social basis of human behavior.
c. relationship that exists between man and nature.
d. effect of verstehen on our conception of reality.
Question 7Compared with other countries, the populations of the world's richest countries are
a. getting larger.
b. younger.
c. getting smaller.
d. staying the same.
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