Discuss Modernization. Do you think Indian society is modernizing?
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ExplanThe term ‘Modernisation’ is a broader and complex term. According to S.H. Alatas, “Modernisation is a process by which modern scientific knowledge is introduced in the society with the ultimate purpose of achieving a better and more satisfactory life in the broadest sense of the term accepted by the society concerned”.
Prof. Yogendra Singh says, “Modernisation symbolizes a rational attitude towards issues and their evaluation but not from particularistic point of view”. He also says that modernisation is rooted in the scientific world view and it has deeper and positive association with levels of diffusion of scientific knowledge, technological skill and resources.
Prof. S.C. Dube says, “Modernisation refers to a common behavioural pattern characterised by:
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(a) A rational and scientific world view.
(b) Growth and ever increasing application of science and technology.
(c) Adaptation of new institutions emerged in the society to cope with the new situation dominated by science and technology.
C.E. Black in his writing, “Dynamics of Modernisation” defined modernisation as, ”Modernisation is a process by which historically evolved institutions are adopted to the rapidly changing functions that reflect the unprecedented increase in man’s knowledge permitting control over his environment, that accompanies the scientific revolution”. Here, Black has given prime importance to the institutions and their roles in the process of modernisation.
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