Question

1. Read the passage given below carefully and answer the following questions
"A modern society is characterised among other things, by a comparatively high degree of
urbanisation, widespread literacy, comparatively high per capita income extensive geographical
and social mobility, a relatively high degree of commercialisation and industrialisation of
economy, an extensive and penetrative network of mass communication media, and in general by a
widespread participation and involvement of members of the society in modern, social and
economic process."
(a) Which model of development has been said about in this passage?
(b) What do you understand by this model?
(c) What is criticism of this model?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

20.1. Demography and Population

Understand demographic measurements, such as fertility and mortality rates.

Describe a variety of demographic theories, such as Malthusian, cornucopian, zero population growth, and demographic transition theories.

Be familiar with current population trends and patterns.

20.2. Urbanization

Describe the process of urbanization in Canada.

Understand the function of suburbs, exurbs, and concentric zones.

Discuss urbanization from various sociological perspectives.

20.3. The Environment and Society

Apply the concept of carrying capacity to environmental concerns.

Understand the challenges presented by pollution, garbage, e-waste, and toxic hazards.

Describe climate change and its importance.