Sociology / Unit 6 Soc 0870 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Classifying Nations
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The idea
Nations are classified by income level and by position in the global economy, using categories that carry assumptions and are revised as economies change.
In practice
Terms such as "developing" imply a destination and a single path toward it.
Where people slip
The classification chosen shapes the conclusion drawn; none of them is neutral.
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