Theories and Perspectives
Which theory claims overpopulation leads to famine and disease without moral restraint?
the Malthusian Theory
What is the term for a shift from agricultural to manufacturing economies?
Industrialisation
What is internal migration from rural to urban areas called?
rural-urban migration
Which agent of social control is primarily responsible for early socialization?
the family
What is the name for the minimum income needed to survive in a country?
the Poverty Line
Which sociological perspective believes laws serve the interests of the ruling class?
the Marxist Perspective
Which development model assumes Western nations are the blueprint for progress?
Modernisation Theory
What is a common negative effect of rapid urbanisation in Caribbean cities?
the formation of slums or strain on infrastructure?
What is juvenile delinquency?
criminal behavior committed by minors
Which type of poverty depends on a person’s comparison to others in society?
Relative Poverty
Which theory suggests deviance is a result of being labeled by others?
the Interactionist or Labelling Theory?
Name one social indicator used to measure development.
literacy rate (also accept life expectancy, infant mortality, etc.)
What Caribbean issue refers to skilled workers migrating abroad?
brain drain
What role does religion play in controlling deviant behavior?
providing moral guidance
Which index measures development using income, education, and life expectancy?
the Human Development Index (HDI)
What perspective explains poverty as a result of lacking cultural tools for success?
Cultural Deprivation Theory
What is the term for a development model that emphasizes intergenerational equity?
Sustainable Development
What is one factor that affects birth control effectiveness in the Caribbean?
cultural acceptance (also access, education, etc.)
What crime involves illegal acts by corporations or professionals?
white-collar or corporate crime
What is one environmental effect of poverty in the Caribbean?
deforestation (or pollution, etc.)
Which global theory claims all societies will eventually adopt similar economic and political systems?
Convergence Theory
How does the Dependency Theory explain underdevelopment in the Caribbean?
through exploitation by developed nations?
How does migration affect Caribbean family structures?
through family separation or changing roles (also remittances)
How do Caribbean political systems respond to rising crime rates?
by creating policies or cooperating regionally (e.g., CARICOM)
Name one health initiative used to address non-communicable diseases.
public education or media campaigns (or curative/preventive medicine)