What Does Modernization Theory Assume

question 69

Multiple Choice

What does modernization theory assume?

• A) Technological progress allows modernization to take place.
• B) Modernization is desirable.
• C) The process of modernization will result in social upheaval.
• D) Economic growth will accompany modernization.
• E) Ethnic identity becomes less important as countries modernize.

Understand the concept of religiosity and its manifestations in society.

Identify the function of religious practices and rituals in creating community and social cohesion.

Recognize the sociological implications of educational practices, such as the hidden curriculum.

Discuss the impact of religious beliefs on societal structures, including politics and education.

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