a mr butcher presentation picture show… modernisation in a world without order… one theory…...

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

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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

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(Mostly)

Mr Butcher Goes Developerising

KARL MARX!!!

Fin