Understanding Modernity and Social Change
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What is a key characteristic of the imperialism paradigm in terms of seeking power?

  • Fostering collaboration between core and periphery countries
  • Promoting independence and resource abundance
  • Expanding ideas of capitalism through social change (correct)
  • Encouraging equal distribution of resources

    • How did the false consciousness concept relate to media in the context of capitalism?

  • Media encourages people to question the capitalist system
  • Media advocates for promoting local values and agency
  • Media promotes critical thinking and awareness of oppression
  • Media distracts people from recognizing inequality and exploitation (correct)

    • What did Herbert Schiller emphasize regarding imperialism and mass communication?

  • The promotion of independent media outlets
  • The link between media, government, and military in expanding US control (correct)
  • The importance of maintaining local media ownership
  • The need for restricting the flow of information across borders

    • In the context of imperialism, what does the dependency theory suggest about 'periphery countries'?

    <p>They are perpetually dependent on core countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Everett Rogers criticize about the modernization paradigm?

    <p>Its treatment of underdeveloped regions as inferior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does critical pedagogy, as advocated by Paulo Freire, aim to empower the oppressed?

    <p>'Critical thinking' to challenge oppression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who emphasized the role of the state in national development?

    <p>Wilbur Schramm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which personality trait is associated with the ability to accommodate change and adapt quickly?

    <p>Mobile personality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Daniel Lerner, who prefers stability over adventure in the village?

    <p>The Chief</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of Everett Rogers' Diffusion of Innovations concept?

    <p>Spreading new ideas, products, and technologies in societies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which concept explores changing the culture of peasantry through modernization?

    <p>Mass media and national development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the dominant paradigm of social change rise according to the text?

    <p>As a result of war and geopolitical contexts</p> Signup and view all the answers

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