a mr butcher presentation picture show… modernisation in a world without order… one theory…...
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A Mr Butcher Presentation Picture Show…ModernisationIn a world without order…
One theory…
Without hope…
Without more order…
And one man…
Chose to be different…
It’s developing time!
Leys (1996) - First development theories based solely on economic factors.
Introduction
Came largely from Functionalism
Divides societies into “traditional” and “modern”
Began in the 1950s and 60s
Criticized them for ignoring cultural and political factors
-ish
WOO
Modernisation
Theory
This was acknowledged and Modernisation theory was developed
Based on gradual evolution – “one” path of development that all countries must follow
Classical Modernisation Theory
USA seen as the pinnacle of development – prosperous and politically stable
Under-developed societies / countries are lacking in something?
*CLUCK*
W.W Rostow (1960)
Anti-communist
Advisor
Supporter
Writer
“Let’s get this country moving again!”
“The developing decade”
Unpopular
Medal winner
The Rostovian Take-off Model
Based on an analysis of the British Industrial Revolution
Spoke of a number of stages to development that all countries must follow
High levels of investment and political reform during the process
Stage 1 - Traditional
Agricultural society
Ascribed status
Low levels of science and technology
Believe more in religion than science
Stage 2 – Preconditions for take-off
Transition period
Increase in trade, industry and communication
Start to move away from subsistent society
Modernising elite forms
Stage 3 – Take-off
Investment grows to 10% of national income
Social and political reforms conducive to economic growth
Similar to industrialisation
Move towards democracy
Rapid growth of manufacturing
Achieved status
Stage 4 – Drive to maturity
Investment growth continues
Social and political reforms continue the growth
Continuation of industrialisation
More investment in new technology
Whole society becomes geared around economic prosperity and technical development
Stage 5 – Age of high mass consumption
Modern society as we see it
Economic production at a constantly high level
Social and political choices can be made about society
Consumption is at an all-time high
Increase in the service sector
Continuation of industrialisation
USA Western EuropeFormer USSR
Internal Factors
Social and cultural factors determine whether development occurs or not
Technology
Investment
Enterprise
Removal of traditional cultural practices
Does it work?
KenyaGhanaFiji
What about you?
What’s wrong with it?
Kiely (2003) - Assumes the process is unproblematic
Too idealistic
Modernity is not perfect
Rostow is ethnocentric in his judgement of development
Ignores advantages developed countries had while developing
Conclusion
?Fin
(Mostly)
Mr Butcher Goes Developerising
KARL MARX!!!
Fin