Transcript MODERNIZATION THEORY The social differentiation model – N. Smelser (1959)

MODERNIZATION
THEORY
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The social differentiation
model – N. Smelser (1959)
The economic model
– W. Rostow (1960)
What is modernization?
Transformation
traditional
society
Modern society
(increase in
technology,
and stable
economy)
Emulation
of Western
world
(Westernization of
developing countries)
Utilization of more capitals
Development Theory by
W. Rostow (1960)
(This model is based on the economy of United
Kingdom)
Economic
Growth
4
5
3
2
1
Time
1. Traditional Society
(Masyarakat
Tradisional)
Limited
output in
production
Low level of science and
technology
Fatalistic
Political
power is noncentralized
2. The Preconditions for
Take-Off
(Persediaan untuk
Pelancaran)
New
initiatives for economic
development, education,
commerce and trade.
Increases
in investment in
commercialization of raw
materials/commodities.
Presence of ‘dualistic
society’ – the gap
between the rich and the
poor, and between
regions is high.
3. The Take–Off Stage
(Peringkat
Pelancaran)
Agriculture
is
commercialized
Growth in productivity –
agriculture and
industries in urban areas
4. The Drive to Maturity
(Peringkat Ke Arah
Kematangan)
About
20% of GDP is
invested in economy
Towards involvement in
international economy
High
use of science and
technology
Production is not the
outcome of social
necessity, but for
maximizing profits for
international capitalist
economy
5. Mass Consumption
( Peringkat
Pengeluaran
Barang Berkualiti)
Developed
country
status
Stable economy
Production
of durable
goods
All basic needs are
satisfied, and moves to
social welfare state.
To pursue military
power
Question:
How do you apply this
theory to Malaysian
development?