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1. Learning Objectives
2. Development as Modernisation LitRev
3. Discussion on recent Modernisation Theories
4. Advantages vs. Disadvantages of Modernization Theory
5. Questions and Suggestions

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1. Identify the advantages of Modernization Theory

2. Identify the disadvantages of Modernization Theory

3. Which aspects of Modernization Theory can still be found today?

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1. Intro
2. Naturalism
3. Rationalism
4. Civilized Development
5. Structural Functionalism
6. Parsonian Synthesis
7. Critique of Structural Functionalism
8. Sociological Modernization Theory
9. Economic Modernization Theory
10. Psychocultural Theories of Modernization
11. Historical Stages of Modernization
12. Modernization Surfaces
13. Critique of the Modernization Approach
14. The Return of Modernization
15. The Eternal Return of Jeffrey Sachs
16. Critique of Sachs
17. Critique of Modernization

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Discussion on recent Modernization Theories

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Discussion on recent Modernization Theories

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The most well-known Modernization Theory is perhaps Rostow's 5 Stages of Growth. It is a standard linear progression for economic growth and capital accumulation. It does not take into consideration political, social or institutional obstacles faced in development.

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The Lewis Model (1955) is also known as the "Two Sector Model" or the "Surplus Labour Model".

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Discussion on recent Modernization Theories

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Discussion on recent Modernization Theories

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Economist W. Arthur Lewis created his model for economic growth based on the large amount of surplus labor agrarian societies had which could be utilized to spur the development of an urbanized industrial sector. Profit made in the industrial firms are re-invested into more industrialization and capital accumulates therefor.

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Examples of Modernization Theory from peers

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Examples of Modernization Theory from peers

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Which aspects of Modernization Theory are you familiar with?

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J: Good view on the timeline of development of the West

C: Development of the West through colonization

F: Technological innovations at the time benefitted the West

C: Birth of modern capitalism

J: Gave a good example of what to avoid

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F: "White Man's Burden"

C: Start of detrimental thinking on development.

N: Creates polarization between North and South

F: Modern colonization (neo colonialism)

N: The Modernization theory leaves a legacy that is detrimental.

J: It's a very statistical approach that doesn't take into cultural and political aspects which have an effect on the development of a country.

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1. Will Modernization be a recurring idea in Development Theories? Why?

J: Yes definitely

N: Not in academics

C: How long will this way of thought continue? Unreflective on the responses from developing countries.

F: Over time it will possibly disappear but certain smaller aspects might retain.

J: Probably but only certain aspects like GNI per Capita and other statistical approaches.

2. Which aspects of Modernization Theory are useful?

F: Technofixes in someway

J: It is a easy way to view the progress of development statistically.

C: Makes connections through labor supplies.

N: Gave a condescending approach to countries in the south therefor giving way for self sustenance (dependency theory)

3. In a parallel universe without Modernization Theory, would development studies have evolved as it did in contemporary times?

J: No because it gave examples of what shouldn't happen and therefor we have a clearer idea of what we ought to do.