SOC101Y1 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Collective Behavior, Activity Theory, Matriarchy
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Colonialism: the process by which some nations enrich themselves through political and economic control of other nations. Neocolonialism: a new form of global power relationships that involves not direct political control but economic exploitation by multinational corporations. Modernization theory: explains global inequality in terms of technological and cultural differences between nations. Modernization theory treats rich and poor societies as separate worlds, ignoring the ways in which international relations have affected all nations. The importance of culture: tradition is the greatest barrier to economic development && many oppose technological advances. According to max weber: the protestant reformation generated a progress-oriented way of life; wealth was a sign of personal virtue and individualism replaced community. Take-off stage: use of talents and imaginations, sparks economic growth. Drive to technological maturity: diversified economy takes over and absolute poverty is greatly reduced. High mass consumption: mass production stimulates consumption and steadily raises living standards.
