Using Map (In the Textbook) 33

question 75

Essay

Using Map (in the textbook) 33.2, discuss the different international trade associations. Who are the major participants? Who is excluded from these groups? Compare this with the recent formation of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and its participants.

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Definitions:

Symbolic Interactionists

Sociologists who focus on the symbolic meaning that individuals assign to objects, events, and behaviors in social interactions, shaping society through interpretation.

Primary Labour Market

The sector of the job market that offers high-paying jobs, stable employment, good working conditions, and opportunities for advancement.

Secondary Labour Market

The segment of the labor market characterized by lower pay, less job security, and fewer benefits compared to the primary labor market, often filled with high turnover, part-time, or temporary jobs.

Social Hierarchy

The organization of individuals into various levels based on factors like status, class, or authority, influencing their social interactions and opportunities.