The Experiences of White Ethnic Groups in the United States

question 17

True/False

The experiences of White ethnic groups in the United States indicate that the United States desires for other racial groups to assimilate in similar pathways.

---

Definitions:

Modernization Theory

A theory suggesting that societies progress through similar stages of development towards becoming modern societies, characterized by industrialization, urbanization, and increased living standards.

Dependency Theory

A sociological theory proposing that resources flow from a "periphery" of poor and underdeveloped states to a "core" of wealthy states, enriching the latter at the expense of the former.

Transnational Corporations

Business entities that operate in multiple countries, extending their operations beyond their country of origin through global networks of production and distribution.

Globalization

The process by which businesses, economies, cultures, and populations become interconnected and integrated due to advances in communication, transportation, and trade.