Theories of Global Development (AQA A-Level Sociology): Flashcards

Increasing interconnectedness of countries economically/politically/culturally

Wallerstein in 1974

Developed economies benefiting most from capitalism globally

Most exploited nations with limited power to change position

Too deterministic - countries can't easily change position

Transnational Corporations operating across national boundaries

Manufacturing in developing countries, knowledge work in MEDCs

Global standardisation following fast food outlet principles

Efficiency, calculability, predictability, control

Politics operates at international level, not just national

Isolated cultures becoming international through media growth

Mixture of different cultural influences, two-way process

Western culture replacing traditional culture in developing nations

Capitalism crossing national boundaries, power with TNCs/media

People seek to maintain differences, strengthening nation states