Our Social System Is Rarely Seen as Causing Social Problems

question 30

Multiple Choice

Our social system is rarely seen as causing social problems because __________.

• A) it is the poor who define what are considered social problems
• B) we tend to focus on the elite who commit "deviant" acts
• C) institutions cannot be changed
• D) we have a hard time questioning our taken-for-granted assumptions

Comprehend the effects of globalization on national labor unions, government regulations, and economic integration.

Recognize the impact of increased globalization and financialization on world markets, unique cultural and social systems.

Learn about the role of capital mobility in job relocation and the international movement of labor.

Understand how globalization and financialization influence the distribution of power, income, wealth, and economic growth internationally.

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Definitions:

Balance Disorder

A condition that makes it difficult for an individual to maintain stable posture or to move without falling.

Neurofibrillary Tangles

Twisted masses of fibers within nerve cells, found in the brains of patients with neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's.

Alzheimer Disease

A progressive neurological disorder characterized by memory loss, cognitive decline, and personality changes, resulting from the degeneration of brain cells and neural connections.

Parkinson Disease

A neurological disorder characterized by tremors, stiffness, and slow movement, resulting from the loss of dopamine-producing brain cells.