modernization vs. tradition. definition modernization : to change something to make it conform to...
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Modernization vs. Tradition
Definition
• modernization :To change something to make it conform to modern standards
Location &Causes
THE FIRST WORLD-Global North
Benefits from modern technologyPlenty of capital ($)High literacyCulture adapts to change
THE SECOND WORLD - Evolving
Current and former communist bloc•Enjoys high literacy rate•Lacks the capital of 1st world
THE THIRD WORLD-Global South
Lacks capitalLeast exposed to modernizationLow literacyStruggling to survive
World map indicating HDI of UN member states, 2003.
██ 0.950 and higher██ 0.900-0.949██ 0.850-0.899██ 0.800-0.849██ 0.750-0.799██ 0.700-0.749
██ 0.650-0.699██ 0.600-0.649██ 0.550-0.599██ 0.500-0.549██ 0.450-0.499██ 0.400-0.449
██ 0.350-0.399██ 0.300-0.349██ lower than 0.300██ n/a
Human Development Index – higher # = Higher standard of living
Japan
Middle East
Also impacts:
EffectsTensions arising from:
•those in a society who want to change•those who favor methods handed down from the past•Global interdependence pressure from outside world to adopt common and efficient practices
Leads to ….
More tensions over:
•Role/rights of women•Role/rights of individual•Secular vs. religious issues
Solutions:
1. Education2. Tolerance3. $$$$$