Outline and explain two criticisms other theories of development might make of dependency theory (10)
World Systems Theory (WST) criticises dependency theory (DT) because there is evidence that poorer, ex-colonies can develop within the modern […]
Theories of development
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Dependency Theory – Revision Notes
Dependency Theory claims that Colonialism had a negative impact on the satellite territories in Africa, Asia and Latin America; that neocolonialism keeps
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Forging the American Empire
Is it possible to perceive the making of modern America as a sort of colonial project? One in which the
Theories of development
The Industrial-Capitalist Model of Development
In order to understand what Modernisation Theory is, it’s useful to have an understanding of what the ‘Industrial Capitalist’ model
Colonialism and Neo-Colonialism, Global Development, Theories of development
Is China’s Involvement in Africa a new form of Colonialism (i.e. neocolonialism)?
China’s development over the last three decades has depended heavily on its investment in Africa: it relies on a number
Global Development, Theories of development
The End of Poverty? A Documentary taking a ‘Dependency Theory’ View of Underdevelopment and Development
This 2008 Documentary seeks to answer the question of why there is still so much poverty in the world when
Global Development, Theories of development
Modernization Theory
After World War II, many countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America remained underdeveloped, worrying Western leaders about potential spread of communism. Modernization theory aimed to address poverty in these countries by promoting Western industrialized capitalism and democratic values. The theory highlighted cultural barriers to development and stressed the need for aid and investment from Western countries.
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Are developed nations in decline?
I found this fascinating Infographic in a recent report by the Resolution Foundation – which shows how people in rich
Global Development, Theories of development
Dependency Theory Applied to Gender and Development
Dependency theory and Marxist-Feminists would probably point out that many Transnational Corporations are not interested in helping developing countries. Rather, they
Global Development, Theories of development
The New Rulers of the World – A Summary
The New Rulers of the World (2001) by John Pilger provides a good example of a Dependency Theory analysis of the