Dreher (2006) Measures Globalization on Three Dimensions: Economic, Social and Political

question 15

Multiple Choice

Dreher (2006) measures globalization on three dimensions: economic, social and political. The social integration dimension would capture:

• A) Levels of social assistance in the countries measured
• B) Degree of social interaction within the host country
• C) Flow of ideas and movement of people between countries
• D) Tendency towards socialism as a form of government

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Definitions:

Intersection

The concept in sociology and critical theory that examines how overlapping social identities (such as race, gender, class) relate to systems of discrimination and privilege.

Androcentrism

The practice, conscious or not, of placing male human beings or the masculine point of view at the center of one's view of the world and its culture and history.

Feminism

A movement and theoretical perspective advocating for gender equality, focusing on identifying, understanding, and addressing systemic inequalities faced by women.

Hegemony

The domination of one group over others, often represented through cultural, economic, or political means.