UNIT 4 (7. MODERNISATION THEORY) Flashcards
What was the goal of modernization theory in response to poverty?
The goal of modernization theory, developed in the late 1940s, was to offer a non-communist response to poverty by promoting Western democratic values and spreading a capitalist model of development.
What are the two levels of analysis in classical modernization theory?
Classical modernization theory comprises two levels of analysis: microcosmic evaluations of modernization, which focus on componential elements like urbanization and income inequality, and macrocosmic studies of modernization, which examine the empirical trajectories and processes of national modernization.
According to Talcott Parsons, what traditional values act as barriers to development?
Talcott Parsons identified particularism, collectivism, patriarchy, ascribed status, and fatalism as traditional values that act as barriers to development in underdeveloped countries.
Who were some of the most representative authors in modernization theory?
Some of the most representative authors in modernization theory include Nurkse, who emphasized capital accumulation and infrastructure development, and Walt Rostow, known for his stages of economic growth theory