Exam #3: World Systems Theory

Question 1

What is Marxism?

Answer 1

a theory of IR (also kind of an ideology) in which economic class is the driving force, rather than power

Question 2

What are the components of class in Marxism?

Answer 2

• Proletariat: working class (laborers)
• Bourgeoise: the CEOs, bosses

Question 3

What is World Systems Theory?

Answer 3

the economy of each state can fall into one of three categories: core, semi-periphery, periphery

Question 4

What is a core economy?

Answer 4

economic zone composed of WEALTHY countries producing HIGH END products (i.e. the US)

Question 5

What is a semi-periphery economy?

Answer 5

MIDDLE CLASS countries that produce SECONDARY products, such as textiles (i.e. India, Brazil)

Question 6

What are periphery economies?

Answer 6

POOR countries that primarily export RAW materials (Vietnam, Bangladesh)

Question 7

What is IR feminism?

Answer 7

uses a constructivist approach, explains the role of women in IR and the consequences that women specifically face

Question 8

What are 3 themes of IR feminism?

Answer 8

1) whether the entire idea of IR is masculinized
2) if world politics would be any different is women held more leadership roles
3) what impact does world politics have on women

Question 9

What is rational choice?

Answer 9

• rank goals
• options justified
• options evaluated
• make a choice

Question 10

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Answer 10

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