Question

Shania tells you that she believes the reason why the United States has more internal inequality between its citizens when compared to countries like Canada is because American cultural values are more individualistic. Which theory does Shania's argument support? A. world systems analysis B. neocolonialism theory C. dependency theory D. modernization theory

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is: d) modernization theory

Explanation:

Within Development Economic literature, the modernization theory states that global inequalities are due to cultural differences between countries, and suggests that poor and under-developed countries should follow the industrialization path previously undertaken by rich, developed countries.

In contrast, world-system analysis, neocolonialism theory and dependency theory focus on exploitation of the poor countries (periphery) by rich countries (center) as the main source of inequality.