Aspects of Development (AQA A-Level Sociology): Quizzes
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What does demography refer to?
What does demography refer to?
Study of population changes over time
What did Thomas Malthus argue in 1798?
What did Thomas Malthus argue in 1798?
Population grows faster than food supply
According to Harrison (1990), what causes population growth?
According to Harrison (1990), what causes population growth?
Declining death rates
What do Marxists blame for development problems instead of population growth?
What do Marxists blame for development problems instead of population growth?
The global capitalist system
How does education act as a unifying force according to the note?
How does education act as a unifying force according to the note?
Overcomes class, ethnic & religious differences
What is 'brain drain'?
What is 'brain drain'?
Educated people leaving for better jobs
How do dependency theorists view education in LEDCs?
How do dependency theorists view education in LEDCs?
Tool for cultural imperialism
What three factors does the PQLI measure?
What three factors does the PQLI measure?
Infant mortality, literacy, life expectancy
What did Marxist Navarro (1976) believe LEDCs should prioritise?
What did Marxist Navarro (1976) believe LEDCs should prioritise?
Basic health procedures
What 'dual burden' do Marxist feminists say women face?
What 'dual burden' do Marxist feminists say women face?
Paid work & domestic responsibilities
What does the Gender Empowerment Measure (GEM) focus on?
What does the Gender Empowerment Measure (GEM) focus on?
Social indicators of gender equality
What do Export Processing Zones offer to attract TNCs?
What do Export Processing Zones offer to attract TNCs?
Tax breaks, low regulation, low wages
What percentage of EPZ employees are typically women?
What percentage of EPZ employees are typically women?
Up to 90%