Theories of Globalisation (AQA A-Level Sociology): Quizzes
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Who developed World Systems Theory in 1974?
Who developed World Systems Theory in 1974?
Wallerstein
Which characteristic describes core countries in World Systems Theory?
Which characteristic describes core countries in World Systems Theory?
Benefit most from capitalism
What position do semi-periphery countries occupy in the three-tier system?
What position do semi-periphery countries occupy in the three-tier system?
Both exploiters and exploited
What is a key criticism of World Systems Theory?
What is a key criticism of World Systems Theory?
Overly deterministic
According to Giddens (1990), what revolutionised global living?
According to Giddens (1990), what revolutionised global living?
Technological change
Where do TNCs typically locate their headquarters versus production facilities?
Where do TNCs typically locate their headquarters versus production facilities?
HQ in MEDCs, production where labour cheaper
What did Fröbel (1980) introduce regarding global work distribution?
What did Fröbel (1980) introduce regarding global work distribution?
New international division of labour
Which is NOT one of Ritzer's four characteristics of McDonaldisation?
Which is NOT one of Ritzer's four characteristics of McDonaldisation?
Diversity
What example illustrates global product standardisation in McDonaldisation?
What example illustrates global product standardisation in McDonaldisation?
Big Mac tastes identical everywhere
How do postmodernists view cultural globalisation?
How do postmodernists view cultural globalisation?
Allows plurality of cultures
What concern do critics raise about cultural imperialism?
What concern do critics raise about cultural imperialism?
Traditional culture replaced by Western
What evidence suggests nation states remain important despite globalisation?
What evidence suggests nation states remain important despite globalisation?
Devolution to local bodies