Question 1

Discuss the cultural impacts of globalization.Do you think these are more a matter of "cultural imperialism" or "fragmentation of cultural forms"? Justify your position.

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Question 2

Compare and contrast the ways in which the "global justice movement" and organizations like the World Trade Organization view the relationship between free trade and global inequality.Which view do you agree with and why?

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Question 3

According to Daniel Bell,we are entering a phase of development beyond the industrial era called the "postindustrial society." Discuss the changes that have brought about a postindustrial society and what characterizes such a society.

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Question 4

The World Trade Organization protesters argue that trade rules should be oriented,first and foremost,to protecting __________,not to ensuring larger profits for already rich corporations.
A)human rights
B)the environment
C)labor rights
D)local economies
E)all of the above

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The statement is in line with the arguments made by WTO protesters who advocate for protecting human rights, the environment, labor rights, and local economies. Therefore, the best choice would be E - all of the above.

Question 5

The increased risk of skin cancer is a manufactured risk that is likely related to:
A)people not wearing enough sunscreen
B)mad cow disease
C)the depletion of the ozone layer
D)all of the above
E)none of the above

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The increased risk of skin cancer is primarily attributed to the depletion of the ozone layer. The ozone layer protects the Earth from harmful UV radiation, and its depletion has led to increased exposure to these harmful rays, which can cause skin cancer. The other options, not wearing enough sunscreen and mad cow disease, are not relevant to the increased risk of skin cancer.

Question 6

What are the four major influences on social change in modern history? Which of these influences do you think has the largest impact on social change today? Use examples to support your answer.

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Question 7

Which of the following is an example of the World Trade Organization ruling in favor of profits and against human rights?
A)It voted to allow Monsanto to dispose of chemical waste in Newfoundland Sound.
B)It insisted that European countries import beef from the United States even though U.S.beef is treated with potentially carcinogenic hormones.
C)It demanded that African countries pay a tariff for importing non-brand name drugs.
D)It asked the United Nations to send troops to protect World Trade Organization members against the onslaught of violent protesters.
E)It removed twenty-five countries as members because their economic expansion lagged behind that of other countries.

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The WTO ruling to allow the import of U.S. beef treated with potentially carcinogenic hormones goes against the human right to safe and healthy food. The ruling prioritizes profits for the beef industry over the health and safety concerns of consumers.

Question 8

According to Ulrich Beck,globalization brings about a "risk society." Explain a "risk society" and the kinds of risks that are being "manufactured." What specific risks are you most concerned about? Why?

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Question 9

Those who are critical of the World Trade Organization claim it is:
A)undemocratic
B)more concerned with corporate profits than human rights
C)dominated by the United States
D)all of the above
E)none of the above

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The statement "undemocratic" refers to the fact that decisions made by the World Trade Organization are made by unelected officials rather than elected representatives. The statement "more concerned with corporate profits than human rights" refers to the criticism that the World Trade Organization places the interests of corporations above the interests of people, particularly those in developing countries. The statement "dominated by the United States" refers to the fact that the United States has historically played a significant role in shaping the policies of the World Trade Organization, although this critique may be less true in recent years. All three of these criticisms are commonly made of the World Trade Organization by its detractors.

Question 10

What role do social movements play in social change? Using the Arab Spring as an example,explain how globalization has affected social movements.

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Question 11

How would you best describe the gap in economic growth between the poorest and the richest countries?
A)Technological changes have allowed the poorest countries to catch up to their wealthier neighbors.
B)The disparity between the developed and the developing worlds widened steadily over the course of the twentieth century and is now the largest it has ever been.
C)The gap between the world's richest and poorest countries has narrowed significantly in the last twenty-five years.
D)The increase in international trade has made the gap between the richest and poorest countries almost disappear.
E)The United States and other wealthy countries have provided resources to poorer countries, which has resulted in a gap of minimal consequence.

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The gap between the richest and poorest countries has widened steadily over the course of the twentieth century, primarily due to factors such as unequal distribution of resources, historical colonialism, and political instability in developing nations. Although there have been improvements in economic growth in some poorer countries, overall the gap remains significant.

Question 12

According to postmodernists,there is "no such thing as history." What do they mean by this statement? Do you agree or disagree with their view of globalization?

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Question 13

Explain how information technology and the flow of information play a role in propelling the process of globalization.

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Question 14

Which of the following would be considered a manufactured risk according to German sociologist Ulrich Beck?
A)Florida being pummeled with four hurricanes during 2004
B)the 1979 Three Mile Island nuclear disaster in Pennsylvania
C)the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina
D)the smog and toxic gases released by the eruption of Washington State's Mount St.Helens in 1980 and 2004
E)the destruction of Pompeii

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Ulrich Beck defines manufactured risks as those that are generated through human activity, such as technological failures or environmental disasters caused by industrial pollution. The Three Mile Island nuclear disaster fits this definition as it was caused by a combination of human error, technical failure, and inadequate safety procedures. The other options do not fit this definition - natural disasters such as hurricanes (A and C) and volcanic eruptions (D) are not considered manufactured risks, and the destruction of Pompeii (E) was a historical event that cannot be classified as a risk in the modern sense.

Question 15

Compare and contrast the three perspectives in the globalization debate.Which position do you find most compelling? Why?

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Question 16

A 2006 study conducted by the World Institute for Development Economics Research of the United Nations University found that the richest 1 percent of adults in the world owned __________ of global assets in the year 2000,yet the bottom half of the world adult population owned barely __________.
A)40 percent; 20 percent
B)70 percent; 1 percent
C)10 percent; 10 percent
D)50 percent; 50 percent
E)40 percent; 1 percent

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The study found that the richest 1 percent of adults in the world owned 40 percent of global assets in the year 2000, yet the bottom half of the world adult population owned barely 1 percent. Therefore, the best choice is E, which matches these numbers.

Question 17

Globalization is an uneven process,and because of this,the disparity between the developed world and the developing world is:
A)greater than ever
B)decreasing rapidly
C)growing but is still less than it was in the nineteenth century
D)slowly shrinking
E)none of the above; globalization has little effect on the development of countries

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Globalization has led to an increase in economic growth and development in some parts of the world, particularly in developed countries. However, this growth has not been evenly distributed, and the developing world continues to lag behind in terms of economic development and prosperity. Therefore, the disparity between the developed world and the developing world is greater than ever.

Question 18

According to Charles Tilly's model,what are the four main components of collective action? Provide detailed examples of each component to fully illustrate your understanding of Tilly's model.

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Quiz 16: Globalization in a Changing World

Discuss the cultural impacts of globalization.Do you think these are more a matter of "cultural imperialism" or "fragmentation of cultural forms"? Justify your position.

Compare and contrast the ways in which the "global justice movement" and organizations like the World Trade Organization view the relationship between free trade and global inequality.Which view do you agree with and why?

According to Daniel Bell,we are entering a phase of development beyond the industrial era called the "postindustrial society." Discuss the changes that have brought about a postindustrial society and what characterizes such a society.

The World Trade Organization protesters argue that trade rules should be oriented,first and foremost,to protecting __________,not to ensuring larger profits for already rich corporations.

The increased risk of skin cancer is a manufactured risk that is likely related to:

What are the four major influences on social change in modern history? Which of these influences do you think has the largest impact on social change today? Use examples to support your answer.

Which of the following is an example of the World Trade Organization ruling in favor of profits and against human rights?

According to Ulrich Beck,globalization brings about a "risk society." Explain a "risk society" and the kinds of risks that are being "manufactured." What specific risks are you most concerned about? Why?

Those who are critical of the World Trade Organization claim it is:

What role do social movements play in social change? Using the Arab Spring as an example,explain how globalization has affected social movements.

How would you best describe the gap in economic growth between the poorest and the richest countries?

According to postmodernists,there is "no such thing as history." What do they mean by this statement? Do you agree or disagree with their view of globalization?

Explain how information technology and the flow of information play a role in propelling the process of globalization.

Which of the following would be considered a manufactured risk according to German sociologist Ulrich Beck?

Compare and contrast the three perspectives in the globalization debate.Which position do you find most compelling? Why?

A 2006 study conducted by the World Institute for Development Economics Research of the United Nations University found that the richest 1 percent of adults in the world owned of global assets in the year 2000,yet the bottom half of the world adult population owned barely .

Globalization is an uneven process,and because of this,the disparity between the developed world and the developing world is:

According to Charles Tilly's model,what are the four main components of collective action? Provide detailed examples of each component to fully illustrate your understanding of Tilly's model.