Modernisation Theory Flashcards
Who is the main researcher in modernisation theory? (Modernisation globalisation)
Rostow
What are the 5 stages to becoming developed? (Modernisation globalisation)
1) traditional society
2) pre-conditions
3) take off
4) drive to maturity
5) age of high mass consumption
What is meant by traditional society? (Modernisation globalisation)
Poverty, primary sector dependent and traditional values
What is meant by pre-conditions? (Modernisation globalisation)
The west begin to assist the developing nations through aid and industrial investment
What is meant by take off? (Modernisation globalisation)
High economic growth and infrastructure begins
What is meant by drive to maturity? (Modernisation globalisation)
Economic and cultural factors lead to an increased prosperity for all
What is meant by age of high mass consumption? (Modernisation globalisation)
Life expectancy increases, IMR decreases, free education and free healthcare
Why is Rostow’s theory flawed? (Modernisation globalisation)
- reductionist
- assumes all countries start and the same level
- aid usually is used to stop deaths
- underestimates the extent to which colonialism played a part in history
How do families view children in peripheral countries? (Modernisation globalisation)
Economic assets
What is the modernisation theory based on? (Modernisation globalisation)
Conflict between communist and capitalist ideologies
