Question 1

Multinational corporations take advantage of weak labor laws in peripheral countries.

Global stratification often results in multinational corporations exploiting weaker labor laws in less developed nations. This practice can lead to significant economic disparities and social injustices within these countries.

A) It promotes equal economic growth for all countries

This option is incorrect as global stratification typically results in unequal economic growth, where wealth and resources are concentrated in developed nations while developing countries often lag behind.

B) Multinational corporations take advantage of weak labor laws in peripheral countries

This statement accurately reflects a consequence of global stratification, where multinational corporations, seeking lower production costs, exploit lax regulations and labor laws in less developed nations, contributing to economic inequalities and often poor working conditions.

C) The least industrialized countries have greater influence

This option is incorrect because the least industrialized countries generally have less influence in global affairs, often lacking the economic and political power that more developed nations possess.

D) The more industrialized countries have a higher rate of poverty

This statement is misleading; while industrialized nations may experience poverty, it is typically at a lower rate compared to less developed countries. Industrialization usually correlates with higher overall economic stability and wealth.

Conclusion

The correct answer, B, illustrates the exploitative practices of multinational corporations in the context of global stratification, highlighting how economic imbalances can lead to the abuse of labor rights. Other options fail to capture the realities of global inequality and the dynamics between industrialized and less developed nations.