Modernization vs. Tradition

Definition

• modernization :To change something to make it conform to modern standards

Location &Causes

THE FIRST WORLD-Global North

Benefits from modern technologyPlenty of capital ($)High literacyCulture adapts to change

THE SECOND WORLD - Evolving

Current and former communist bloc•Enjoys high literacy rate•Lacks the capital of 1st world

THE THIRD WORLD-Global South

Lacks capitalLeast exposed to modernizationLow literacyStruggling to survive

World map indicating HDI of UN member states, 2003.

██ 0.950 and higher██ 0.900-0.949██ 0.850-0.899██ 0.800-0.849██ 0.750-0.799██ 0.700-0.749

██ 0.650-0.699██ 0.600-0.649██ 0.550-0.599██ 0.500-0.549██ 0.450-0.499██ 0.400-0.449

██ 0.350-0.399██ 0.300-0.349██ lower than 0.300██ n/a

Human Development Index – higher # = Higher standard of living

Japan

Middle East

Also impacts:

EffectsTensions arising from:

•those in a society who want to change•those who favor methods handed down from the past•Global interdependence pressure from outside world to adopt common and efficient practices

Leads to ….

More tensions over:

•Role/rights of women•Role/rights of individual•Secular vs. religious issues

Solutions:

1. Education2. Tolerance3. $$$$$