Basic Postulations of Modernisation Theory

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Which regions make up the Third World Countries?

Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, and the Caribbean (correct)

Asia, Europe, South America, Antarctica

Africa, Asia, Europe, North America

Europe, Australia, South America, Asia

What was the experience of Sub-Saharan Africa with the world system?

It was characterized by rapid industrialization and technological advancement

It had minimal interactions with the rest of the world

It was free from the impacts of slavery and colonialism

It faced the world system of slavery, colonialism, and neo-colonialism (correct)

Which countries escaped colonialism during the late 19th century?

Tanzania and Ghana

Ethiopia and Kenya

Ethiopia and Liberia (correct)

Nigeria and South Africa

Which continents were mostly involved in the early colonization of Latin America?

Europe and South America Signup and view all the answers

What is the most salient characteristic of Third World countries?

Highly unequal income distribution Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes most of the Third World countries?

Explosive population and urban growth, agrarian and low level of technology Signup and view all the answers

Which countries have undergone a certain degree of industrialization in this century?

Latin American countries Signup and view all the answers

Which continent was independent early, from as long ago as the 1820s?

Latin America Signup and view all the answers

What is manifested at both individual and national levels in Third World countries?

Poverty Signup and view all the answers

What gave birth to dependency theory?

Industrialization in Latin America Signup and view all the answers

According to modernization theory, why do Third World countries (TWCs) struggle to develop?

Their traditional values and institutions are considered incompatible with development Signup and view all the answers

What is the standard of development according to modernization theory for Third World countries (TWCs)?

The developed countries of America and Europe Signup and view all the answers

What did W.W. Rostow emphasize in his work 'Stages of Growth: A Non Communist Manifesto'?

The historically linear process of growth and development in all TWCs Signup and view all the answers

What is seen as the first step in the modernization process according to modernization theory?

Transforming the traditional cultures Signup and view all the answers

According to modernization theory, what is the role of TWCs in relation to political and economic modernization?

TWCs must follow a path of political and economic modernization similar to that of advanced Western nations Signup and view all the answers

What does modernisation theory imply?

A process of change towards societies already developed in Western Europe and North America Signup and view all the answers

According to modernisation theory, what is the emphasis at the level of economics?

Emphasis on increasing production and capital investments Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated in the works of W.W. Rostow's 'Stages of Economic Growth: A Non Communist Manifesto'?

Indication of the stages of economic growth and development Signup and view all the answers

At the level of Political Science, what does modernisation theory emphasize?

The need to enhance the capacity of the political system Signup and view all the answers

What does modernisation theory suggest about the transition from traditionalism to modernity?

It suggests a gradual transition through structural differentiation Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Third World Countries

The Third World Countries are primarily located in regions such as Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

Colonialism and Independence

Sub-Saharan Africa had a tumultuous experience with the world system, characterized by colonialism and exploitation.
Countries that escaped colonialism during the late 19th century include Ethiopia, Liberia, and Thailand.
The continents mostly involved in the early colonization of Latin America were Europe and Africa.

Characteristics of Third World Countries

The most salient characteristic of Third World countries is their lower economic development and limited industrialization.
Most Third World countries are characterized by a lack of industrialization, weak economies, and limited economic growth.
Countries that have undergone a certain degree of industrialization in this century include South Korea, Taiwan, and Singapore.

Dependency Theory

Dependency theory emerged as a response to the unequal economic relationships between developed and underdeveloped countries.
The theory was born out of the need to explain the persistent underdevelopment and poverty in Third World countries.

Modernization Theory

According to modernization theory, Third World countries struggle to develop due to their traditional values and social structures, which hinder modernization.
The standard of development according to modernization theory is the attainment of modernity and industrialization.
W.W. Rostow's work 'Stages of Growth: A Non Communist Manifesto' emphasized the importance of economic growth and industrialization in achieving modernity.
The first step in the modernization process according to modernization theory is the transition from traditionalism to modernity.
Modernization theory implies that Third World countries must adopt Western values and institutions to achieve development.
At the level of economics, modernization theory emphasizes the importance of industrialization and economic growth.
W.W. Rostow's work indicates that economic growth is a key driver of modernization.
At the level of Political Science, modernization theory emphasizes the importance of democratic institutions and good governance.
Modernization theory suggests that the transition from traditionalism to modernity is a linear process, where countries must go through different stages of development to achieve modernity.

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Test your knowledge on the basic postulations of modernisation theory, which refers to the process of change towards social, economic, and political systems developed in Western Europe and North America. Explore the concepts related to values, behavior, and attitudes of societies in the direction of developed societies.