Globalisation and Class Structure (AQA A-Level Sociology): Quizzes
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What does globalisation refer to?
What does globalisation refer to?
Interconnectedness via economic, political & cultural links
Which sociologist identified three levels in the global hierarchy of nations?
Which sociologist identified three levels in the global hierarchy of nations?
Luke Martell (2010)
What poverty level persists in fast-developing nations according to the note?
What poverty level persists in fast-developing nations according to the note?
Around 80% absolute poverty
Who developed the concept of the transnational capitalist class?
Who developed the concept of the transnational capitalist class?
Leslie Sklair (2001)
How many fractions make up Sklair's transnational capitalist class?
How many fractions make up Sklair's transnational capitalist class?
Four fractions
Who makes up the corporate fraction of the transnational capitalist class?
Who makes up the corporate fraction of the transnational capitalist class?
Owners & top executives of TNCs
Which fraction includes professionals like managers and engineers working for TNCs?
Which fraction includes professionals like managers and engineers working for TNCs?
Technical fraction
Who argued there is a 'new international division of labour'?
Who argued there is a 'new international division of labour'?
Fröbel et al (1980)
What resulted from TNC exploitation in Mexico's food industry?
What resulted from TNC exploitation in Mexico's food industry?
Epidemic of obesity & diabetes
Which example shows state resistance to TNCs in Mexico?
Which example shows state resistance to TNCs in Mexico?
Introduction of a soda tax
How many migrants are there worldwide according to the note?
How many migrants are there worldwide according to the note?
Over 200 million
What are the two main types of migration identified?
What are the two main types of migration identified?
Economic migrants & asylum seekers