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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* * * * * * * * * * * * Future of Modernization Paper * * Gaylene Rincon * * December 9‚ 2012 * * SOC/120 * * Chris Jones * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Future of Modernization Paper * * As I analyzed the different modern theorists from Chapter 16‚ Social Change: Modern
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Modernization Theory According to Macionis (2010)‚ the definition of modernization theory “is a model of economic and social development that explains global inequality in terms of technological and cultural differences between nations”. Modernization theory is a description‚ explanation‚ and account of the way of traditional and under established or underdeveloped societies‚ compared to more modern societies. Modernization is one of the most important perspectives in development and
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The Four Modernizations 1975‚ China. An idea conceived by Zhou Enlai was made into effect by Deng Xiaoping‚ the current Chairman of the CCP. His goals were only for the benefit of the country and never had he thought of doing wrong to his people. The idea that was put into effect was called “The Four Modernizations”. He tried to improve four points in the Chinese economy that would mend the mistakes created by past events such as the Cultural Revolution. But how exactly did he accomplish this‚ if
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There are many theories about the cause of modernization and the reasons we change with it. I believe that we are a society of free thinkers who are hungry for knowledge. The smarter we become the more we will change the world around us for good or bad. The future of modernization is only limited by our imaginations. Modernization is the process of social changes that began in Europe with the start of the industrial revolution and spread to the United States. This put us on the path of social
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MODERNIZATION THEORY Introduction: Modernization is an inherently optimistic concept for it assumes that all countries eventually experience economic growth. This optimistic must be understood in the historical context of post war prosperity and growth in the north and independence of many southern colonies along with the growth of national markets and trades. The theory of modernization turns out into the high mass consumption and urbanization. The theory of economic growth is an alternative
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Negative Effect of Media to Woman In the article‚ “The Burka and The Bikini” by Joan Jacobs and Jacquelyn Jackson‚ they mention not only media can insult some cultures by showing almost nude females in their advertisement and it could also put a huge impact on most of our women’s health in the society we live in. They use two totally different views of two different world of women as their main example. They assert that some women covered up for the sake and a respect for the culture of their
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Chick-Fil-A is famous for their adorable cows advertising “eat mor chikin”‚ waffle fries‚ Southern values‚ and being discriminatory. Chick-Fil-A has a negative impact on society for its anti-marriage equality statements‚ donated to multiple anti-gay organizations‚ and discriminating against female workers. Chick-Fil-A is well known for their stance on same-sex marriage. Dan Cathy‚ the president of Chick-Fil-A‚ has said that he “prays for God’s mercy” for a society that allows marriage equality (Stein)
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GLOBALISATION AND WOMEN EDUCATION: Globalization is the system of interaction among the countries of the world in order to develop the global economy. It is an ongoing process by which regional economies‚ societies‚ and cultures have become integrated through a globe-spanning network of communication and execution. Globality is assessed by four factors. They are globalization of capital‚ globalization of markets‚ globalization of supply chain‚ and globalization of corporate mindset. Global business
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Andrelea Foerster Marriage & Family Dr. Ekechukwu 4/12/13 The Impact on Children of Alcoholic Parents The significant and detrimental impact on family life and child development caused by parental alcohol use cannot be underestimated‚ often putting children in danger. Alcohol use and disorders are a major public health problem. Alcohol abuse in poor and deprived communities is particularly deleterious as the scarce financial resources of the family needed for food‚ health care‚ and education
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