According to the Text, Global Stratification Contributes to the Threat

question 88

Multiple Choice

According to the text, global stratification contributes to the threat of terrorism, particularly against the U.S. Which of the following is not one of the reasons why this is the case?

• A) Western culture is perceived as degenerate by some traditional religious leaders.
• B) The consumerism of American culture is seen as threatening to the traditional way of life in some countries.
• C) The sexual freedom and relative equality of Western women is seen as undermining traditional values in other countries.
• D) Religious extremists do not recognize the economic dependency of poor countries on wealthy countries.

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