Understanding of Modernization Theory

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All Definitions Of The Modern Age Agree That Both Democracy And Human Rights Are Not Only Defining Characteristics But The Goal Of The Modernity In The Western Culture
Modernization theory is a constant evolutionary path taken by all societies, ranging from political, economic, and traditional cultures to post-industrial, urban, and contemporary systems. All communities have embraced a specific path of development both economically and politically that has shaped their traditions, ideologies, and movements. This research paper discusses modernity in four aspects: ideologies, trends, theories that shape and define the modern historical age, and our understanding of modernity and benefits and problems associated with women in both historical early contemporary and modern ages. On the political side of modernity, we will discuss how democracy and human rights are defining characteristics, but the goal of modernity in western culture. In this research, we will consider three fundamental theories that explain the aspect of modernization. These are; Darwin's theory of evolution, the Gramsci theory of Hegemony, and the Manifesto of the communist party. Each theory will cover one or several of the above-listed aspects of modernization.
Economic modernity refers to the vital global frontiers to economic variations touching on industrialization and agricultural revolution. It explains the series of economic changes and efforts, not assuming the efforts embraced to yield the positive economic swift both agriculture and industrialization. It further touches on the knowledge development that has been put in place to cause these noticeable economic drifts. Movements across social classes have also played a key role in economic modernization; Gramsci depicts these gradual changes as explained in his research on the "hegemony and the manifesto of the communist party." A change in socio-economic conditions does not result in political changes but only sets the requisite conditions for possible changes (Bates 352). Therefore, it is essential to consider factors such as the 'relations of force' obtaining at the political level, the political organization level, and the compatibility of the opposing forces to bring about a political transition. Furthermore, it is necessary to consider the political alliances that bind together in terms of strength, political consciousness, and their preparedness for the struggle on the ideological aspects.
On the other hand, political modernity refers to when human rights are put at the forefront in the political leadership concerning consent in the life and actions of the state and civil society. According to Gramsci, politics reflects the growth trends in the structure, although such trends may not be feasible. He argues that a structural phase cannot be analyzed during its process, but it needs a thorough study after its complete development process. This is necessary to show the political agenda of the process and the social-economic effects on the subjects. According to Gramsci, the changing socio-economic conditions do not produce political change by themselves but only set the conditions in which such changes become possible. What is crucial is bringing about these c...