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Week 9 Flashcards

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Sociology 101 flashcards
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1909: First labour strike. Women led. Protest for better pay and working conditions.

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Apparel Industry

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Apparel industry is the largest employer in the world

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Apparel Industry

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Incredible income disparity (ex. Lebron James)

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Apparel Industry

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Largely female workforce (Protests have been women-led)

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Apparel Industry

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A system in which we have the organization and regulation of resources, production, distribution and consumption of goods and services.

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Economy

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System is organized based on supply and demand.

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Market Economy

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No controls. Prices aren’t artificially lowered or raised by a controlling agency (ie. Government). Regulated by consumer demand (capitalism).

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Free/Open Market:

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Also ‘command economy’. Planning and commanding of economy is done by government (socialism/communism).

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Planned Economy

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Segments of the economy are market-based, some are planned (ex. Canada).

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Mixed Economy

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Natural resources

Ex. Nepal

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Post-Industrial Economy:

Primary Sector

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Manufacturing

Industry

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Post-Industrial Economy:

Secondary Sector

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Service industries

Ex. USA

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Post-Industrial Economy:

Tertiary Sector

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Global division of labour

Supply chains are multinational

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Global economy

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Progress is beneficial to society.

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Modernization Theory of Economic Development

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Progress moves in only one direction

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Modernization Theory of Economic Development

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Modernization = progress

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Modernization Theory of Economic Development

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Loss of distinction

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Modernization Theory of Economic Development

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Pre-Modernization: traditional society. Resource-based economy. Limited trade. Face-to-face business. Familiarity, family relationships. No scientific knowledge of the world. (stage 1)

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Modernization Theory of Economic Development:

Stages

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Preconditions to Take-Off: Regional trade networks. Economy gets larger. Society develops. (stage 2)

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Modernization Theory of Economic Development:

Stages

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Take-Off: Period of rapid industrialization/mechanization.(stage 3)

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Modernization Theory of Economic Development

:Stages

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Drive to Maturity (stage 4)

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Modernization Theory of Economic Development:

Stages

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High Mass Consumption: Only possible in a capitalist system/free market. Most consumer choice. Mass production. (stage 5)

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Modernization Theory of Economic Development:

Stages

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Responsibility of 1st world countries to aid third world countries

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Modernization Theory of Economic Development:

Role of Rich Nations

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Control population growth (less children)

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Modernization Theory of Economic Development:

Role of Rich Nations

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Increase food production

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Modernization Theory of Economic Development:

Role of Rich Nations

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Introduce high technology

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Modernization Theory of Economic Development:

Role of Rich Nations

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Provide financial assistance

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Modernization Theory of Economic Development:

Role of Rich Nations

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Unequal relation between first and third world nations

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Dependency Theory

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Born out of resistance to modernization theory

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Dependency Theory

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Established in the 60s and 70s

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Dependency Theory

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If poverty is structural, the economy is keeping these countries poor and first world countries rich (capitalism)

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Dependency Theory:

Why 1st world countries aren’t improving

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Third world countries are dependent and have no agency

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Dependency Theory:

Why 1st world countries aren’t improving

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Neocolonialism: Colonizers are now transnational corporations

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Dependency Theory:

Why 1st world countries aren’t improving

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Periphery Countries: Poor countries are in charge, they are the consumers.

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Capitalist World System, Wallerstein

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Semi-Periphery Countries

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Capitalist World System, Wallerstein

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Core Countries: Most developed

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Capitalist World System, Wallerstein

37
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1 employer in developing countries

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Globalization and the Textile and Garment Industries

38
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Provides acceptable job and financial independence for women

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Globalization and the Textile and Garment Industries

39
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Affordability of fashion made this possible

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Globalization and the Textile and Garment Industries

40
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Each step in manufacturing process increases the value

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Buyer-Driven Value Chain

41
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Buyers are setting the prices

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Buyer-Driven Value Chain

42
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Consumers are creating a demand for cheaper and cheaper apparel

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Buyer-Driven Value Chain

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Consumers and retailers are located where apparel is not manufactured

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Buyer-Driven Value Chain

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Manufacturers focus of brand (Brand perception vs. product)

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Manufacturers without Factories

45
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No legal obligations to their workers or the environment

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Manufacturers without Factories

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Clothing production: A race to the bottom?

Will this happen in other industries (seeking out cheapest resources and labour for maximal profit)?

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Manufacturers without Factories

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