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There are four different theories that are used to understand global inequality today. Each has its limitations and shortcomings. Common to all four of these theoretical approaches, however, is that they:

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Underemphasize the role of women in the world economy

Step-by-step explanation:

These are the four different theories that are used to understand global inequality today are:

(1) imperialism

(2) world system

(3) culture of poverty

(4) dependency theories.

Dependency theory: underdevelopment, in itself, does not cause global inequality, rather it is the exploitation of one country by another or by a global corporation (both economic and human development).

World systems theory: global capitalism is a series of inter-dependencies so that industrialized nations benefits from other countries.

Imperialism: Imperialism is a policy or ideology of extending a country's rule over foreign nations, often by military force or by gaining political and economic control of other areas.

Culture of poverty: The theory of the culture of poverty suggests that poverty is the result of people's values or cultural norms. In a way, it suggests that people who are poor have different cultural values than mainstream society.

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