The World's Wealthier Societies Have Entered a Postindustrial Era with Industrial

question 16

Multiple Choice

The world's wealthier societies have entered a postindustrial era with industrial technologies giving way to computer technologies. Which of the following is a benefit of this change?

• A)Cleaner technology means cleaner air.
• B)Less can be spent on education, especially at the college level.
• C)Higher cancer levels means a reduction in overall population.
• D)More people in developing nations can play video games.

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Definitions:

Geographical Location

Refers to a specific physical point on the Earth's surface defined by coordinates, such as latitude and longitude.

Wealthy

Possessing a substantial amount of money, resources, or assets; affluence.

Power

The ability or capacity to direct or influence the behavior of others or the course of events.

Intersectionality

A conceptual framework for understanding how various forms of social stratification, such as race, gender, and class, interact to create unique modes of discrimination and privilege.