Modernization Theory

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What did powerful countries note about poorer countries?
That they did not benefit from capitalism and became poorer.
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What were the powerful countries fears?
That the poverty in poorer countries would result in communism.
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What was the response from the USA and Europe?
They adopted policies to prevent political unrest; which may lead to communism.
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What approach were the European and USA's responses grounded within?
Functionalism
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What did they state about the way that undeveloped and developed countries developed?
That undeveloped countries follow the same processes are developed countries- for example industrialization.
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What was the first aim of the Modernization Theory?
To prevent the spread of communism, by encouraging capitalism and cultural values.
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What was the second aim?
To prevent any cultural or economic conditions that may prevent development.
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Who created the 5 stages to development?
Rostow.
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What is the first stage of development?
Traditional Society
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What is the second stage of development?
Pre-Conditons
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What is the third stage of development?
High Economic Growth
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What is the fourth stage of development?
The drive to maturity
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What is the fifth stage of development?
High Mass Consumption
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What are policies for undeveloped countries often based on?
Western help, because it's often assumed that they cannot help themselves.
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What do Neo-Liberals want?
A free market, to help poor countries in ways which suit them.
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What do Neo-liberals state about aid?
That it suppresses local development, as local companies will not get business due to the aid.
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What do neo-modernization theorists stress the importance of?
Cultural Values.
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What have Christian traditions and values led to?
Economic Prosperity.
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Who created the eight cultural zones?
Huntington.
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What are the eight cultural zones?
Western Christian, Orthodox, Islamic, Confucian, Japanese, Hindu, African and Latin American.
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Why do capitalism and Christianity share values?
Because they both believe in individualism and working hard to attain something (heaven and profit).
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Who believed that cultural factors can block development?
Parsons.
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Name some traditional values that may prevent a society from developing?
Valuing the extended family, that therefor blocks geographical mobility.
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What are the three traditional values?
Ascription, Collectivism and Individualism.
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What are the three modern values?
Achievement, Universalism and Individualism.
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What does Parson state the role of the west is?
To invest in factories, expertise and equipment.
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What does he argue the west should introduce?
Meritocratic Education- to spread western modern values.
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