‘Reflexive modernisation’‚ a term coined by Beck in his 1980’s work on risk society‚ is a concept which simply and broadly put‚ describes the condition of late-modernity (Alexander‚ 1996‚ p.g.133). The work of renowned sociologists‚ Giddens and Beck‚ has revitalised the discipline of Sociology through the examination of the current condition of society and its interplay with modernisation. Both sociologists have developed the core aspects of the theories of reflexive modernisation by placing more
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Dependency Theory and Colonial Heritage. Many have tried to draw upon the legacy of the colonial system to explain the reasons for underdevelopment in many areas of the world. Most areas that suffer from poverty today are former colonies the developed nations‚ for the most part‚ are former metropoles. The colonizers exploited their underlings in colonies‚ turning them into suppliers of cheap raw materials and restricting the infrastructure construction‚ leaving former colonies with only basic facilities
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FOLK ART‚ HERITAGE AND TRADITIONAL PROFESSIONS 7. Pottery Faces Extinction From the very beginning of our Banglee culture‚ pottery has represented our identity and lifestyle. The artisans’ works include making clay-pots‚ earthen ware‚ toys of clay and different idols of gods and goddesses have been the tradition of our culture. But it is now regrettable that in recent times‚ especially in the last decade potters have been in distress. Because of these unavoidable factors like clay‚ lack of capital
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Modernisation refers to a model of a progressive transition from a ’pre-modern’ or ’traditional’ to a ’modern’ society. Modernization theory is used to explain the process of modernization that a nation goes through as it transitions from a traditional society to a modern one. The theory looks at the internal factors of a country while assuming that‚ with assistance‚ "traditional" countries can be brought to development in the same manner more developed countries have. Modernisation theory also
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During the Meiji Restoration‚ rapid modernisation took place. Japan’s relatively small size‚ homogeneous population and centralised government allowed it to modernise quickly. By the late 1800s it had become the strongest of the Asian countries. This had a large impact upon Japanese society and its position in the Asian region. Japan managed to adopt modern ways whilst also being able to keep its unique culture and traditions. Modernisation in religion‚ education‚ the military‚ economics‚ and politics
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MODERNISATION AND EMOTIONAL MATURITY In modern society‚ education alone can provide the most dependable and the most effective apparatus for accelerating growth and development in all spheres of human austerity. Now we live in the technological era. The technology of 21st Century has revolutionised and enhanced our way of life. The public expects technology to have a similar revolutionary effect on education. Energy technologies and resulting globalisation also provide unlimited possibilities
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Theoretical approaches to understand Modernisation theory Dependency theory World-systems theory What is Globalisation? Band societies previously survived in marginal environments Before 1950 the San of the Kalahari Desert had little contact with industrial nations The introduction of a cash economy Introduction into the military South Africa (S.A) Botswana (the Dobe) migrated to work on S.A mines Cash wages were spent on beer alcoholism Globalisation: Band Societies Cash economy:
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2. What is Globalisation all about? 3. What are the advantages of a global world? 4. What are the drawbacks of a global world? 5. Trade and Globalisation 6. Migration and Globalisation 7. Conclusion 8. Sources 1. Introduction As the subject for this Paper I choose Globalisation. The main reason for this choice is my fascination with the subject as well as the fact that in the last few years globalisation has become a
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two decades or so‚ a period. As a word it has existed since the 1960s. The dictionary definition is a great deal drier. Globalisation (n) is the "process enabling financial and investment markets to operate internationally‚ largely as a result of deregulation and improved communications" (Collins) or - from the US - to "make worldwide in scope or application" (Webster). Globalisation can be understood or characterized by intensification of global interconnectedness between both states and non-state
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Globalisation What is globalisation? According to OECD globalization is “The geographic dispersion of industrial and service activities‚ for example research and development‚ sourcing of inputs‚ production and distribution‚ and the cross-border networking of companies‚ for example through joint ventures and the sharing of assets.” Put simply this means the growth of MNC’s‚ international integration and increased free trade The key characteristics of globalisation are: 1. Free trade: a flow
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