There are two major explanations for the unequal distribution of the world's wealth and power: modernization theory and dependency theory. Each theory suggests a different solution to the suffering of hungry people in the world. Pick up any one of the two theories and evaluate its application to the developing countries.
Debate #337 · Society, social change and institutions
Does modernisation theory or dependency theory better explain underdevelopment?
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Examiners want: Each theory's claims, application to developing countries, conflict among core and periphery, what institutions like the UN can do
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What is world system theory? Discuss the nature of conflict among different nations within the frame of world system. Explain how such an international conflict could be addressed using United Nations and express the possible hurdles.
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