Jamal argues that poor nations rely too heavily on richer nations for economic support.Which theoretical perspective is Jamal using?
A) world systems
B) modernization
C) dependency
D) new international division of labour

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Jamal is using the dependency perspective which argues that poor nations are economically dependent on richer nations and are exploited by them. This perspective asserts that the global economic system is inherently unequal and that the poverty of poor nations is a result of the exploitation by wealthy nations. This perspective views the global North-South divide as a result of historical and ongoing colonialism, imperialism, and unequal power relations between nations.

Jamal Argues That Poor Nations Rely Too Heavily on Richer