Theories of Global Stratification: Crash Course Sociology #28

Today we’ll discuss two theories of global stratification. First, we’ll go over modernization theory and Walt Rostow’s Four Stages of Modernization. Next, we’ll explain dependency theory, the legacy of colonialism, and Immanuel Wallerstein’s Capitalist World Economy Model.

CC World History #23: The Columbian Exchange

CC World History #33: Capitalism and Socialism

CC Sociology course textbook: Sociology by John J. Macionis, 15th edition (2014)