Question

Which statement is NOT considered a criticism of the model depicted in the provided image?


It downplays the role of culture.

It is somewhat outdated.

It was based on industrial and not post-industrial production.

It failed to recognize the role of nongovernmental organizations.

It suggests that all countries can reach the highest level of development.

Answer 1

We're looking at the Wallerstein model since it says core, semi-periphery, and periphery

so what do you think the correct answer is?

or at the very least, what have you eliminated so far?

Answer 2

I eliminated, "it is somewhat outdated"

Answer 3

It failed to recognize the role of nongovernmental organizations.

Answer 4

I dont think It downplays the role of culture..is the answer

Answer 5

From the Wikipedia article
"World-systems theory has attracted criticisms from its rivals; notably for being too focused on economy and not enough on culture and for being too core-centric and state-centric"

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World-systems_theory#:~:text=World%2Dsystems%20theory%20has%20attracted,%2Dcentric%20and%20state%2Dcentric.&text=These%20forces%20operate%20on%20a,by%20Wallerstein's%20nation%2Dcentered%20approach.

Answer 6

Now between your two remaining answer choices, what's the correct answer

I took this screenshot from this pdf
https://questioncove.com/assets/attachments/1616212744-60556daa848a038955a83800-WallersteinsWorldSystemTheory%2CAMSCOp.286-289%2CMalinowskip.402.pdf

Answer 7

It suggests that all countries can reach the highest level of development.

Answer 8

You got it!

Answer 9

yay