Impact of Globalisation (AQA A-Level Sociology): Quizzes
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What term describes how globalisation affects workers in both developed & developing nations?
What term describes how globalisation affects workers in both developed & developing nations?
Interpenetration
Over what period has international trade expanded dramatically through trade liberalisation?
Over what period has international trade expanded dramatically through trade liberalisation?
Past five decades
What does the new international division of labour encourage?
What does the new international division of labour encourage?
Movement of manufacturing to developing nations
What sectors do pessimistic globalists believe will dominate future Western employment?
What sectors do pessimistic globalists believe will dominate future Western employment?
Catering, retail & security sectors
Who conceptualised migrant workers as a 'reserve army of labour'?
Who conceptualised migrant workers as a 'reserve army of labour'?
Castles and Kosack
When were export processing zones (EPZs) established in many developing nations?
When were export processing zones (EPZs) established in many developing nations?
1970s and 1980s
How many workers are employed in Bangladesh's garment industry?
How many workers are employed in Bangladesh's garment industry?
4 million workers
How many people died in the Rana Plaza factory collapse in Dhaka (2013)?
How many people died in the Rana Plaza factory collapse in Dhaka (2013)?
Nearly 1,200
How did Anthony Giddens characterise globalisation's impact on developing nations?
How did Anthony Giddens characterise globalisation's impact on developing nations?
Global pillage
What happened to the poorest fifth's share of global income in late 20th century?
What happened to the poorest fifth's share of global income in late 20th century?
Decreased from 2.3% to 1.4%
Which workers face greatest vulnerability in Gratton's 'hollowing out' trend?
Which workers face greatest vulnerability in Gratton's 'hollowing out' trend?
Middle-skilled, middle-income workers
Which platforms provide virtual employment opportunities globally?
Which platforms provide virtual employment opportunities globally?
oDesk, eLance & Guru
What % of job losses result from international trade per OECD research?
What % of job losses result from international trade per OECD research?
4% to 17%