Analyze the West's Definition of Development

question 11

Essay

Analyze the West's definition of development. How might this distort wealthier countries' views of LDCs and present obstacles to the latter for their economic and political growth?

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Definitions:

Abnormalizing

The process of labeling or treating certain behaviors, individuals, or groups as deviant from societal norms.

Othering

The process of perceiving or portraying someone or a group as fundamentally different or alien, used to emphasize and justify discrimination or marginalization.

Normalizing

The process of making something into a norm or standard within a society or culture, often involving the minimization of deviance from that standard.

Hegemonizing

The act or process of establishing dominance or leadership, especially by one state or social group over others.