CHAPTER THIRTEEN: Global Inequality, Imperialism, and Injustice
Study
According to critical theory perspectives inequality, imperialism, and injustice occur as a result of global development; mainstream theories wrongly identify causal factors like ideas and institutions as necessary for successful development instead of looking at the totality of social, political, and economic forces. Furthermore, critical theorists argue that imperialism and colonialism, which exploit other countries, led to the development of the West. The interests of advanced countries and MNCs perpetuate the differences in development across countries. The goal of critical theory perspectives is to identify conflicts and people who are adversely affected by the political, economic, and social forces of the world economy, such as indigenous groups and women, in order to remedy their plight.
Study Questions
- How did colonialism help western nations develop?
- What are the ways in which women are exploited and marginalized?
- What are the five parts of the dependency theory?
- How do the four perspectives view the relationship between inequality and global development?