Tuesday‚ 16 October 2012 [Essay] Modernization and Westernization are not Identical Concepts Introduction The battle between the east and the west still continues as each try to preserve its culture and assert its powers. Just as the fight to be superpowers continues‚ the west and east continue to outdo each other in other aspects. The concept of modernization means an evolution from traditional society practices to modern social status. Modernization has brought about transformation of societies
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In society the basic modernity is described as one of the key forms of social pattern‚ resulting from social patterns resulting from industrialization (Macionis‚ 2006). Peter Berger explains how modernization manifests itself‚ by four major concepts. The four concepts consist of: the decline of small traditional communities‚ the expansion of personal choice‚ the increase of social diversity and the orientation toward the future and a growing awareness of time (Macionis‚ 2006). In the U.S.‚ small
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that poor nations will stay poor because of the rich nations‚ it does not give third world countries any guidance as to how to develop and become richer. Another theory that counteracts the view that poor nations will stay poor is the modernization theory. Modernization theorist Rostow believes that there are 5 stages to a country becoming a developed and rich nation this involves bringing poor and under developed nations into the modern
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explained by dependency theory. It is arguable that modernization theory can also be applied in the case of Haiti’s failure; but Haiti’s failure is very closely related to its hundreds of years of history. It is true that Haiti could have left their culture and beliefs; but if they could not break the chains of their dependency then there was no chance for modernization process to start. One of the most important factors for modernization to happen is structural condition of a society. If that
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Modernization of Japan Leslie Owen SOC 315 Dr. Randall Norris June 5‚ 2010 Japan has been shaped and molded with the help of many other cultures. Japan was originally founded on the Tang Dynasty in the year 710 but shortly after developed its own take on traditional Chinese ways (Roskin‚ 2011)‚ so there is a clear similarity when discussing China and Japan. Not only has the Chinese culture affected Japan‚ but the countries of America‚ England‚ The Netherlands and many
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Modernization Project Georgian Railway LLC has started implementation of the Railway Modernization Project. The main objectives of the Project are: · optimising freight and passenger traffic; · optimising stations‚ depots and infrastructure; · optimising freight and passenger rolling stock; · reducing operational expenses; · improving operational safety; · improving social and environmental safety; · increasing train speeds; and · introducing a clear and defined maintenance programme.
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and equipment; changes in types of houses; changes in furniture; changes in literature and other forms of art; changes in belief‚ customs and traditions. Almost everything changes‚ evolved into a new form. Everywhere‚ changes is taking place. Modernization also brings out changes. The influx of foreign movies‚ reading materials‚ machines and other inventions introduce changes‚ because of modern means of communication and transportation‚ people become well-informed and aware of what is happening in
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UNIT 4 Genocide- the systematic mass killing of a specific group of people (ex. The holocaust) Racism- A negative behavior based on an incorrect assumption that one race is superior to others based upon racist factors. Stereo-Type- False or generalized beliefs about a group of people that result in categorizing members without regard for individual difference Prejudice- A set of opinions that unfairly cast a group in a negative light without legit reasons Discrimination- Inequitable treatment
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International Monetary Fund ________________________________________________________________ VIII International Academic Conference «Modernization of Economy and Public Development» April 3–5‚ 2007 Moscow Evgeny Yasin MODERNIZATION AND THE SOCIETY Moscow‚ 2007 1 Contents 1. How the world is changing……………………………………………………………………4 1.1. Modernization: what does it mean?....................................................................................4 Capitalism and modern economic
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to teach pupils under the guidance of teachers. It is primarily responsible in inculcating lessons‚ concepts and values into the minds of the students. Most of the leading schools especially the private schools are determined to implement the modernization of computing and processing of data. But still some school cannot afford to buy that kind of software instead they do the old way of manual the computation and processing data. In this generation most of the faculties are seeking to a new alternative
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