This theory emphasizes the social structure of global inequality (Hurst). The main features of this theory are that this world systems theory is divided on a three-level hierarchy consisting of central, peripheral and semi-peripheral areas. Core countries Core countries are dominant capitalist states that exploit peripheral countries for labor and raw materials. They are strong in terms of military strength and are not subject to any state or country. They serve the interests of the economic powerful. They are focused on higher skills and capital-intensive production. Core countries are powerful, and this power allows them to pay lower costs for raw materials and exploit cheap labor, which continually reinforces the status inequality between core and peripheral countries (Hurst). Recently, the United States is an example of a core country. The United States has large amounts of capital and its workforce is relatively well paid. Outskirts