According to dependency theorists, what keeps low-income countries poor?
A) Poor countries have a culture of poverty that makes them dependent on wealthy countries.
B) Global capitalism locks poor countries in a downward spiral of exploitation and poverty.
C) Women have a low status in low-income countries.
D) Poor countries have a rigid caste system that prevents economic advancement.

Question

According to dependency theorists, what keeps low-income countries poor? 
A) Poor countries have a culture of poverty that makes them dependent on wealthy countries. 
B) Global capitalism locks poor countries in a downward spiral of exploitation and poverty. 
C) Women have a low status in low-income countries. 
D) Poor countries have a rigid caste system that prevents economic advancement.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to dependency theorists, global capitalism creates a system where poor countries are exploited for their resources and cheap labor, while wealthy countries reap the benefits. This perpetuates a cycle of poverty and underdevelopment in low-income countries.

According to Dependency Theorists, What Keeps Low-Income Countries Poor