What Factors Determine Technological Progress

question 42

Essay

What factors determine technological progress?

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Definitions:

Protest Movements

Collective actions or demonstrations expressing opposition to aspects of social, economic, political, or environmental issues.

Relative Deprivation

A sociological concept referring to the discontent people feel when they compare their positions to those of others and realize that they have less than their peers.

Protest Politics

A form of political participation that involves citizens taking to the streets or engaging in other forms of public demonstration to express opposition to policies, laws, or government actions.

Effective Mass Movement

A collective effort by a large group of people aimed at promoting or resisting social, political, or environmental change, characterized by its impact and organization.