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leilurhhh

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Which theory is a model of economic development that explains global inequality in terms of the historical exploitation of poor societies by rich societies?
 
  a. modernization theory
  b. world system theory
  c. neocolonial theory
  d. structural-functional theory

Question 2

A sociologist researching structural reasons for environmental problems would find that the poor __________.
 
  A) use far less resources than the affluent.
  B) B are more likely to live in less polluted areas
  C) are more likely to have low-risk jobs
  D) have to pay disproportionately less than the affluent for policies that help clean up the environment.



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Answer to Question 1

(Answer: b)

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A



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