Mentor/s
Professor Mark Jareb Professor Amanda Moras
Participation Type
Paper Talk
Abstract
What is global stratification? Global stratification “refers to the unequal distribution of wealth, power, prestige, resources, and influence among the world’s nations. Put more simply, there is an extreme difference between the richest and poorest nations” (University of Minnesota, 2010). According to the United Nations, 40% of the world’s population -or about two billion people- live on less than $2 per day (United Nations Development Programme, 2005). If the world were one nation, its median annual income would only be about $1,700; the richest fifth of the world’s population would have three-fourths of the world’s entire income while the poorest one fifth would only have about 1.5% of the total income. Based on this data and the following research that will be presented, the unequal distribution of wealth and resources around the globe becomes evident. In order to better understand global stratification and solutions to this unjustness, the bigger question must be addressed: why does this happen and what exactly does it affect?
College and Major available
Digital Marketing MS, Marketing BS
Location
Session D: West Campus West Building W114
Start Day/Time
4-29-2022 1:15 PM
End Day/Time
4-29-2022 2:15 PM
Prize Categories
Best Multidisciplinary Research or Collaboration, Most Scholarly Impact or Potential
Global Stratification: What It Is, Why Does It Happen, and What Does It Affect
Session D: West Campus West Building W114
What is global stratification? Global stratification “refers to the unequal distribution of wealth, power, prestige, resources, and influence among the world’s nations. Put more simply, there is an extreme difference between the richest and poorest nations” (University of Minnesota, 2010). According to the United Nations, 40% of the world’s population -or about two billion people- live on less than $2 per day (United Nations Development Programme, 2005). If the world were one nation, its median annual income would only be about $1,700; the richest fifth of the world’s population would have three-fourths of the world’s entire income while the poorest one fifth would only have about 1.5% of the total income. Based on this data and the following research that will be presented, the unequal distribution of wealth and resources around the globe becomes evident. In order to better understand global stratification and solutions to this unjustness, the bigger question must be addressed: why does this happen and what exactly does it affect?
Students' Information
Sarah Clift
Major: Marketing, Minor: Digital Marketing, Honors
Honors Student
Graduating: May, 2022