Theories of Global Development (AQA A-Level Sociology): Quizzes
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Why are terms like MEDC and LEDC considered ethnocentric?
Why are terms like MEDC and LEDC considered ethnocentric?
They define development by Western ideals
Why are 'First World' and 'Third World' now considered outdated terms?
Why are 'First World' and 'Third World' now considered outdated terms?
They originally referred to Cold War
What is the main limitation of using GDP to measure development?
What is the main limitation of using GDP to measure development?
Doesn't reveal wealth distribution
What does the Human Development Index (HDI) combine?
What does the Human Development Index (HDI) combine?
Economic data with health & education
What does Marxist theory mean by 'dependency' in global development?
What does Marxist theory mean by 'dependency' in global development?
Underdeveloped rely on developed nations
According to Marxist theory, how is global inequality related to capitalism?
According to Marxist theory, how is global inequality related to capitalism?
It's a necessary feature of capitalism
In Rostow's stages, what characterises the 'transition' stage?
In Rostow's stages, what characterises the 'transition' stage?
Farmers produce surplus & earn money
What defines the final 'mass consumption' stage in Rostow's theory?
What defines the final 'mass consumption' stage in Rostow's theory?
Widespread prosperity & service growth
What is the core principle of neo-liberalism?
What is the core principle of neo-liberalism?
Minimal government intervention
Which countries are identified as Asian 'tiger economies'?
Which countries are identified as Asian 'tiger economies'?
Singapore, Hong Kong, S Korea, Taiwan
Who was a key proponent of dependency theory and what did it challenge?
Who was a key proponent of dependency theory and what did it challenge?
Frank (1967); modernisation theory
How does Escobar (1995) view Western development aid in post-development theory?
How does Escobar (1995) view Western development aid in post-development theory?
As a form of neo-colonialism