Modernization Theory Of Modernization

Modernization is the model that demonstrates the gradual process of a “traditional” society to a “modern” society. Many countries who had participated in World War II such as England, France, Germany and Japan were welcomed by their devastated economies. As a result of these, many colonies stood up for their independence against imperial powers and prospered. Modernization was progressing with technology but the theory of where it all started remains debatable. Some theorists believed that modernization was based off from an economical stand point that affected levels of political, social and cultural societies. While others believe it was on a cultural stand point that led to the changes towards modernization. Julian H. Steward was an anthropologist

However, this was not enough and searched else where for where capitalism can flourish. This was a political outgrowth because they searched for goods that were cheap and easy to transport to sell within their own or other countries. This outgrowth allowed their own economies to produce more. Thus, imperialism for the second time was founded. While countries “claim” territories, many of them are already homes to many people and have their own culture prospering. With imperialism, this disrupts their lives due to the colonizer’s wishes. An example of this would be from the film, Behind the Labels, where in Saipan are garment workers who worked for numerous United States companies without them be considered living within US territories, even though they are. The working conditions are seen as inhuman and not acceptable within the US regulation, however, allowed due to federal laws. Their lives and stories are hidden and unheard of for those who reside in the US. The people of Saipan all worked for garment companies that exploited and harmed them, but must continue to work for the means of