What is global systems theory?
It describes how core nations export goods and periphery nations export resources
What is social stratification?
The hierarchical organization of social class, social status, and power
What are the major types of capital?
Economic, Social, and Cultural
What is economic capital?
Money, income, and property
What is social capital?
Connections, networks, and social relationships
What is cultural capital?
Education, knowledge, and skills
What is the demographic transition?
The transition from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates
What is cultural diffusion?
The spread of cultural beliefs, ideas, and practices from one group to another
What is cultural transmission?
The passing of knowledge and values from one generation to the next within a group
What are co-workers in secondary groups?
Individuals who work together but do not have strong personal relationships
What happens to reproductive and immune function with chronic sympathetic activation?
They can be compromised
What is the difference between intra and inter?
Intra means within, while inter means between