Question

_______ theory postulates that developing economies will catch up with developed economies if they follow the social and economic models of Western capitalism.

• A. Postmodern
• B. Subaltern
• C. Marxist
• D. Modernization

Hint:

Think “\textbf{catch up by copying the West}” $\Rightarrow$ \textbf{Modernization theory}; “\textbf{critique of Western model}” $\Rightarrow$ postmodern/subaltern; “\textbf{capitalism critique}” $\Rightarrow$ Marxist.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Identify the theory. Modernization theory (e.g., Rostow, Parsons) argues that poorer countries can achieve convergence by adopting Western capitalist institutions, values, and stages of development.
Step 2: Eliminate alternatives. Postmodern and Subaltern frameworks critique such narratives; Marxist theory emphasizes class conflict and dependency, not emulation of Western capitalism.
Final Answer: (D) Modernization