Which of the Following Is NOT a Criticism of Modernization

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a criticism of modernization theory?

• A)It tends to minimize the connection between rich and poor societies.
• B)It tends to blame the low-income countries for their own poverty.
• C)It ignores historical facts that thwart development in poor countries.
• D)It has held up the world's most developed countries as the standard for judging the rest of humanity.
• E)All of these are criticisms of this theory.

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