12 Questions
What is a key characteristic of the imperialism paradigm in terms of seeking power?
Expanding ideas of capitalism through social change
How did the false consciousness concept relate to media in the context of capitalism?
Media distracts people from recognizing inequality and exploitation
What did Herbert Schiller emphasize regarding imperialism and mass communication?
The link between media, government, and military in expanding US control
In the context of imperialism, what does the dependency theory suggest about 'periphery countries'?
They are perpetually dependent on core countries
What did Everett Rogers criticize about the modernization paradigm?
Its treatment of underdeveloped regions as inferior
How does critical pedagogy, as advocated by Paulo Freire, aim to empower the oppressed?
'Critical thinking' to challenge oppression
Who emphasized the role of the state in national development?
Wilbur Schramm
Which personality trait is associated with the ability to accommodate change and adapt quickly?
Mobile personality
According to Daniel Lerner, who prefers stability over adventure in the village?
The Chief
What is the focus of Everett Rogers' Diffusion of Innovations concept?
Spreading new ideas, products, and technologies in societies
Which concept explores changing the culture of peasantry through modernization?
Mass media and national development
Why did the dominant paradigm of social change rise according to the text?
As a result of war and geopolitical contexts
Explore the concept of modernity and social change through the dominant paradigm and key ideas from Max Weber and Daniel Lerner. Learn about the geopolitical and academic contexts that influenced the rise of this paradigm and how it relates to societal transformation.
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