Question

1. Pretend you are a sociologist studying global inequality by observing a child labor force manufacturing Barbie dolls in China. What would you focus on? How would you find this information? Explain what theoretical perspective might be used and why you would use it. Include textual evidence to support your view.

Answer 1

Barbie is one of the biggest famous toys in America. China is the biggest exporter of toys in the world. low labor cost and large workforce and strong economy make international toy brands, due to the poor labor workforce in China its lose the competitive advantages as a low-cost environment. This country has child policy that avoids child labor for the workforce makes a shortage for labor it demands better wages. china alleged labor violations. china labor watch report on ethical standards make sure employees a healthy and safe working environment. In America due to economic growth and their cultural belief make Barbie doll manufacture more advantages. Global inequality includes economic inequality and social inequality mainly in a poverty country. Global inequality affects the individual in a poor country. stratification refers to the unequal distribution of resources among individual among nations.
Global inequality focus on resources affecting growth in a poor country. A functionalist perspective view focuses on society and its health and viability. global inequality occurs when a country adopting advanced technology, that improves it's economy and benefit workers. A society with modern cultures, values, and beliefs can develop economic growth. culture plays an important role in global inequality. global stratification makes the gap between nations and within the nations.