Modernisation Flashcards
1
Q
Where did modernisation theory stem from? (Modernisation world)
A
The Cold War
2
Q
What was the Cold War? (Modernisation world)
A
Ideological fight between communism and capitalism
3
Q
During the Cold War, what were LEDC’s seen as? (Modernisation world)
A
Client states
4
Q
What was Rostows proposal (modernisation world)
A
Development should be seen as an evolutionary process
5
Q
What does Parsons argument focus on (modernisation world)?
A
Cultural change
6
Q
Evaluate modernisation theory (modernisation world)
A
- ethnocentric
- ignores problems in the west e.g crime rates
- environmental impacts ignored
7
Q
What does modernisation theory base its concepts on? (Modernisation world)
A
To become ‘Morden’: to shift the value system from traditional to modern
