09-Global+Stratification

Global stratification: patterns of social inequality in the world as a whole. Ex.: Carla and Elliot as women feel like they aren't being treated fairly (like other women) as compared to the men.

High-income countries: the nations with the highest overall standards of living Ex.: While not a country, the hospital does operate like one. Bob Kelso being on top and buying all the nicest things for himself.

Low-income countries: nations with a low standard of living in which most people are poor Ex.: As above, Janitor would be an example of the poor working class. Not earning enough pay as the others (but apparently he claims that he earns more than JD).

Multinational Corporation: a large business that operates in many countries. Ex.: Sacred Heart is part of a number of hospitals located around the U.S. as well as in other countries.

Modernization Theory: a model of economic and social development that explains global inequality in terms of technological and cultural differences between nations. Ex.: Other countries, due to poor economic status, will often be less equipped to deal with medical facilities and, by extension, emergencies because of technological and cultural limitations.

Neocolonialism: a new form of global power relationships that involves not direct political control but economic exploitation by multinational corporations. Ex.: The technology used in Sacred Heart was most likely bought from a disadvantaged country that has been economically exploited for its cheap resources.