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According to modernization theory, how can low-income countries improve their global economic standing?
According to modernization theory, how can low-income countries improve their global economic standing?
- By resisting industrialization and economic growth
- By adjusting to cultural values and work attitude (correct)
- By isolating themselves from global trade
- By maintaining traditional values and practices
What is a criticism of modernization theory?
What is a criticism of modernization theory?
- It promotes cultural equality and local traditions
- It assumes all countries possess the same resources and capabilities (correct)
- It encourages core countries to learn from peripheral nations
- It emphasizes the benefits of industrialization and technology
What is a challenge posed by modernization in peripheral nations?
What is a challenge posed by modernization in peripheral nations?
- Embracing modernization at the cost of cultural values
- Maintaining a balance between modernization and cultural sensitivity (correct)
- Rejecting modernization to preserve local traditions
- Imposing core countries' cultural values on peripheral nations
What benefits do core countries tend to have, according to the text?
What benefits do core countries tend to have, according to the text?
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Why is modernization theory criticized for its assumptions?
Why is modernization theory criticized for its assumptions?
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Study Notes
Modernization Theory
- Low-income countries can improve their global economic standing by adopting modern technology, education, and institutional reforms to increase economic growth and development.
Criticisms of Modernization Theory
- Modernization theory is criticized for assuming that Western-style modernization is the only path to development, ignoring cultural and historical differences between nations.
Challenges in Peripheral Nations
- Modernization in peripheral nations can lead to dependency on core countries, loss of traditional ways of life, and social unrest.
Benefits of Core Countries
- Core countries tend to have a strong economy, high levels of technology, and a high standard of living, allowing them to dominate international trade and exploit peripheral nations.
Criticisms of Assumptions
- Modernization theory is criticized for assuming that all societies must follow the same path of modernization, ignoring the diversity of development paths and historical experiences.
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Test your knowledge of modernization theory and its impact on global stratification with this quiz. Explore the key concepts and criticisms associated with modernization theory and its proposed solutions for low-income countries.
