Answer to Question #299078 in Psychology for Mpume

Question

Briefly explain the world systems theory and how the covid-19 pandemic proved the theory right

Answer 1

The world systems theory was developed by sociologist Immanuel Wallerstein. It is an approach to world history and social change that suggests there is a world economic system in which some countries benefit while others are exploited.The theory emphasizes the social structure of global inequality. Covid-19 proved this theory since there are some world countries which were highly hit by the pandemic while others benefited much through the sale of the vaccines against the virus. The extent to which the countries were affected by the pandemic depended on their status in the world economy and hence a full prove the theory.