Question

in wallersteins world systems theory, there are some in - between nations who may not be as fully advanced as others but may still have the opportunity to exploit less powerful countries. which types of countries are these?
first - world countries.
semi - peripheral countries
core countries
peripheral countries
question 34
2 pts
what would a functionalist say about social stratification?
social stratification is necessary to promote excellence, productivity, and efficiency, thus giving people something to strive for.
symbols of stratification help to reflect our identity with certain groups.
social stratification creates class conflict.
social stratification is reflected in patterns of conspicuous consumption.

Explanation:

• First question:
• In Wallerstein's World Systems Theory, semi - peripheral countries are in an intermediate position. They are not as advanced as core countries (which are highly developed and dominant) but are more advanced than peripheral countries. They can both be exploited by core countries and exploit peripheral countries.
• First - world countries is a Cold - War - era term related to political alignment (capitalist - bloc countries) and not directly from World Systems Theory in this context. Core countries are the most advanced and dominant, and peripheral countries are the most exploited with little power to exploit others.
• Second question:
• Functionalists view society as a system of interrelated parts. Social stratification, from a functionalist perspective, is seen as having a positive function. It allocates the most important positions to the most qualified people. By having different levels of rewards (such as high salaries for doctors or lawyers), it encourages people to get the necessary education and training, which promotes excellence, productivity (as people are motivated to work hard for better positions), and efficiency (the right people are in the right jobs).
• The option about symbols reflecting identity is more related to symbolic - interactionist perspectives (focusing on small - scale interactions and symbols). The class - conflict option is a Marxist (conflict - theory) view. The conspicuous - consumption option is related to Veblen's work (more of an economic - sociological observation rather than a core functionalist argument about the purpose of social stratification).

Answer:

• First question: semi - peripheral countries
• Second question: Social stratification is necessary to promote excellence, productivity, and efficiency, thus giving people something to strive for.