The Effects of Modernization

Modernization theory refers to a theory that can be used by developing countries to develop their economy, it evaluates how developing countries can use the developing processes used by developed countries to develop. The theory argues that in order for developing countries to see growth the developed countries have to aid the development so that the developing countries can grow and learn in their own improvement from the developed. the modernisation theory believes that the developing countries need a push /start up from the developed countries and if this happens then it would be possible for the developing countries to develop to the same level or even more than the developed countries. The development of a country

There are not many noteworthy spans of history where human’s materialistic have values diminished. When events that reduced materialism occurred it was usually the result natural disasters or caused by human folly. One of the best examples human follies would be the Housing crash of 2008. The main cause of the crash was the failure of the stock market; which is the perfect illustration of materialism. The quest to amass ever higher profits, led to an unstable system that failed and brought millions of people down with it. Materialism, in this case, drove individuals onto a path that served good only to a few, but harmed millions.

Theories of modernization have therefore concentrated on the overall internal blockages Third World countries on the advent of mass consumer society and the general, economic changes as political, and cultural to be made to achieve this goal.

In his inaugural speech in 1949, Truman captured the United States’ optimistic sentiment with regards to development following the Second World War. The United States found themselves in a unique position where they had shown their military and technological prowess, were the only victor whose infrastructure had not been damaged by the war and saw themselves as the technological leader of the world and a model to be emulated. Along with growing fears about Cold War tensions and the threat of communism, the domestic post-war environment contributed to the emergence of the predominant American sociological and economic theory of the post-war years: modernization theory. Though many new theories have emerged since the development of modernization theory, of which Walt Whitman Rostow was one of the leading figures, and it has seen fluctuations in its popularity, it has remained a part of the discourse on development to this day. Over the years, it faced harsh criticism, notably from the Latin American dependentistas of which Andre Gunder Frank was one of the main voices.

Modern Technology has had a great deal of influence on how we process information in the twenty-first Century. Business flourishes with the use of e-mails to send for conferences or important information in seconds, while the use of Skype has vastly increased how they interact in conferences from all over the world. News was once posted once a day only through the papers and television, if the information was not seen then it was not known to have happen whereas today, anytime of the day, current or former information can be accessed. Children today will be interacting with their friends in seconds and do not have to make plans ahead of time. However, people have abused how the Internet was intended to be which has led to some undeniable, severe consequences. Technology has negatively impacted how humans communicate through replacing the human connection, making peoples attention span shorter than it used to be, and providing a need for people to receive shallow and instant gratification about how people view a topic.

Technology is another approach to social change. Change in technology came with the industrial revolution; the first change in the “mode of production” to use Karl Marx’s term (Drucker, 1993, p. 20). People wanted cheaper food from abroad and wanted to develop from colonial-sales to worldwide-sales (Martell, 2017, p. 48). Innovators came to fresh, often radical conclusions. The result was a new technological thinking which exploded into the industrial revolution (Foundation for economic education, 2000). Capitalism was the main cause that influenced the industrial revolution. These movements started what we today call globalization. As McLellan stated, “the most that could be said is that for Marx technological change was a necessary, though not a sufficient,

Knowledge gained through senses is nothing but an opinion, meaning that real knowledge must be taken through philosophical reasoning. Someone who was lived a life of few experiences would deny adapting to something new, or something modern. Modernization is not an abstract thing; it is a very specific task. In one hand you have tradition, and in the other, you have change. This change can be positive, maybe sometimes negative; in the worst cases it could take over your life completely. Along modernization comes technology; a useful servant, but also a dangerous master. Technology and modernization makes its way into everyday life, instills fear, and changes tradition in three books that have been read in class.

The Modernization process of US society through the first century affected many areas. The areas affected were political,economic,religious, and social and still have effects in modern society today.

Freedom is essential for the development of human beings. In order for individuals to be free, societies must guarantee a healthy environment which enables citizens to be governed by leaders that represent their interests. The system of government which allows for this is democracy. But democracy, which is a term that comes from the greek demos and kratos “rule of the people”, will only thrive under appropriate conditions. Modernization theory claims that economic and technological development are the factors conducive to democratic changes (Inglehart, 2014). Economic development is described as “a process that influences growth and restructuring of an economy to enhance the economic well being of a community, creating jobs and wealth, and improving the quality of life” (Anderson, n.d.). For a long time, Modernization Theory was widely accepted, but after analysing evidence of democratic changes in many nations gathered during the past decades a revised version of it was proposed by Ronald Inglehart, known as the Evolutionary Modernization Theory. According to Inglehart (2014) economic development will tend to lead to democracy, but other outcomes are possible because there are many factors which influence what will happen. Economic development is the main factor that leads to democratization, but cultural change is the other factor that can determine the political outcome in a specific country.

Have you ever thought about the impact modern technology has on our mind? Modern technology shapes the way we think in more ways than you can imagine. We have become dependent upon modern technology, and some people do not even realize it. Modern technology handicaps our brains, impairs our communication, and it also relays false information.

The consequence of modernization is that normal traditions will disappear. Some fear this will dehumanize our society. Though modernization has been successful with diversifying our cultures, increasing our wealth, and expanding opportunities, the processes of transformation ultimately leaves people feeling insecure and dejected. The fear is that their jobs will be taken over by computers which ultimately will prevent them from providing for their families.

Adopting modern ways and new ideas move people forward by building on foundations of traditions. When traditions are lost, modernization sets in. Modernization is when technology blends with culture and they exist together in a contemporary time period. The main issue with modernization is that it is a continuing cycle of innovations and change that never cease and force the loss of traditions.

Modernization explains that social change is properly explained as the transition from traditional to the modern and the French themselves were actively focusing on this process. Evidence provided in the article shows that the colonist’s “took pride in their ingenuity in adopting local resources and molding them into something familiar” (Dawdy, 402). As well, the “culinary practices comprised a material form of imperial hubris that reflected the larger ambition of Europeans to transform America into something civilized and consumable” (Dawdy, 402). A cornerstone of Dawdy’s argument rests on the French colonist’s ability to “absorb the native into the colonial body” (Dawdy, 389) and utilize their “modern” French understanding of culinary

The modernization of the world utilizes many products that are produced from man-made products that are considered hazardous materials. These products fill our garages and store rooms in small quantities. However, these household products pose a minor threat compared to the large amounts of dangerous chemicals, and products are shipped, stored, or produce on a large scale in our towns. The failure to properly handle these chemicals and products can and frequently has a disastrous outcome. This hazardous material (hazmat) disasters have different threats and considerations than other disasters. Responders need to be aware of these risks and factors and manage the scene accordingly.

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