Question

one main issue in studying global social inequality is:
social inequality is relative and therefore, difficult to compare across cultures.
most countries keep their economic situations secret.
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 2
2 pts
in 2008 the united states, as well as the rest of the world, felt the effects of the recession. after the collapse of the housing market, people lost their jobs and they quit spending money. many people could not afford their mortgages anymore and their homes went into foreclosure. for many people, it was a time of __________.
social stratification
horizontal mobility
downward mobility
social inconsistency

Explanation:

For the first question, social inequality being relative and hard to compare across cultures is a fundamental issue in global social inequality studies. Different cultures have varying norms and values that shape their understanding of inequality. For the second question, downward mobility refers to a decrease in social class or economic status. In the 2008 recession example, people lost jobs, couldn't afford mortgages (losing their homes), which indicates a decline in their economic and social standing.

Answer:

First question: Social inequality is relative and therefore, difficult to compare across cultures.
Second question: Downward mobility