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The modernization theory of development emerged in the mid-20th century as one of the dominant paradigms for understanding economic growth and social progress, particularly in post-World War II contexts. Rooted in the experiences of Western industrialized nations, the theory posits that societies progress through a series of stages, moving from traditional, agrarian economies toward modern, industrialized, and technologically advanced ones. It assumes a linear trajectory of development in which all societies can eventually reach the levels of wealth, productivity, and social complexity observed in Western countries if they adopt the appropriate cultural, political, and economic practices. Modernization theory is deeply influenced by sociological perspectives, particularly the works of scholars like Walt Rostow, Talcott Parsons, and Daniel Lerner, who emphasized the social and cultural dimensions of development alongside economic factors. One of the central assumptions of modernization theory is that traditional societies are characterized by features such as limited technology, low productivity, hierarchical social structures, and cultural rigidity. These features are seen as obstacles to growth, preventing societies from achieving higher standards of living. For example, in traditional societies, decision-making tends to be localized and kinship-based, agricultural techniques _____ ________ _________ ______ _____.
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