A Poor Person in a Developing Country Becomes Frustrated and Then

question 41

Multiple Choice

A poor person in a developing country becomes frustrated and then violent because he knows about the luxurious lifestyle of Americans and cannot attain it. This is an example of what social scientists call

• A) relative deprivation.
• B) migration of dreams.
• C) global interdependence.
• D) cultural colonialism.

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Definitions:

Cumulative Voting

A voting system that allows shareholders to allocate their total votes in any manner they choose among the candidates running for a position.

Minority Representation

The inclusion and representation of individuals from smaller or less dominant groups within a larger population, often in governance, organizations, or research.

Common Dividends

Payments made to shareholders from a company's earnings, reflecting the ownership interest in the corporation's profits.

Preemptive Rights

The right of existing shareholders to buy new shares before they are offered to the public, to maintain their proportionate ownership in the company.