Economic Development and Modernization Around the World

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The world consists of continents that embody numerous countries that are separated by bodies of water leaving each nation with the feeling of being apart from another, yet they are united by virtue of the similar problems they have endured. The notion of being a developing country or a powerful nation takes no precedence in whether or not a mass destruction or a government collapse might come to pass. The continent of Asia is composed of many diverse countries that have each faced difficult circumstances trying to adapt to social changes. These changes posed problems for them, along with the continent of Africa, two bodies of land, separate yet together in the sense of tribulations. With a world that is in a constant struggle to adapt to the modern society many things have to endure modification in order for the country to prevail. With mass production and development of new establishments came the decision of housing and where the people of society will wind up living, homes were being destroyed in order to build companies. On the other hand with the people of society wanting to control their lives and take part in becoming an employee in the developing country resulted in the decision of postponing a family. The use or lack of use of contraception became popular demand. Social changes, such as modernization and the availability of contraception, posed problems for Africa and Asia, along with the United States, yet each country handled the situation differently.
Nations around the world have been in a constant struggle to accommodate economic development and modernization, and in numerous occasions it has led to disruption. The government is in constant need for control of civilization and will do whatever it takes to reach it....

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... Africa chose a procedure they though would be best fitting for their people despite its leading to ultimate disruption. In order to become a better nation one must experience turmoil and learn from their mistakes. The government in India and China felt as though they had the answer to their problems and through trial and error they realized that increase in population doesn’t lead to lack of economic resources. Their approach to the situation however wasn’t wasteful since the countries turned out to be what they imagined it would become. Along with America, every country has a contrasting tactical method, social changes are learning experiences and in order to prosper one must fail first.

Works Cited

Harper, Charles L., and Kevin T. Leicht. "Chapter 7-8." Exploring Social Change: America and the World. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall, 2011. N. pag. Print.

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