Question

one main issue in studying global social inequality is:
most countries keep their economic situations secret.
social inequality is relative and therefore, difficult to compare across cultures.
the presence of tourism can make a country look richer than it really is.
most people live beyond their means which gives a false sense of wealth to a society.

question 10
2 pts
whose work do conflict theorists rely on to help form their arguments surrounding social stratification?
rené decartes
karl marx
auguste comte
émile durkheim

Explanation:

• For the first question: Social inequality is relative. Different cultures have different norms, values, and economic - social structures. What is considered a high - level of inequality in one culture (e.g., based on access to education) might be measured differently in another (e.g., based on land ownership). This relativity makes cross - cultural comparison difficult.
• For the second question: Karl Marx's work on class struggle, where he identified the bourgeoisie and the proletariat and the inherent conflict between them due to economic exploitation, is fundamental to conflict theory in social stratification. René Descartes is a philosopher known for his work on rationalism (e.g., "I think, therefore I am"). Auguste Comte is the founder of positivism. Émile Durkheim is known for his work on social facts and the division of labor in society.

Answer:

• First question: Social inequality is relative and therefore, difficult to compare across cultures.
• Second question: Karl Marx.