In his book Nils Gilman speaks about the many theories that defined modernism and modernization during the twentieth century. Those theories refer mainly to the American pint of view and their concept of situations, compared to other countries that were, at that time, less developed.
             The theory of modernism and modernity states that modernity must oppose the traditional way. In this concept modern equals democracy, scientific development, technological improvement, economically stability and clear independent sovereignty. Progress is about the rational advances of scientific and technologic knowledge. As they are linked to each other the economic advance demands an economy based on technological progress. The modernity of technology should lead to improve the economy level of a country. Along with modernization comes the preoccupation to level the differences between the social classes, financially as well as socially speaking, giving equal rights to those that were usually in disadvantage. Making science and knowledge accessible to everybody and creating democratic institutions that would bring the citizens and the government closer and in better cooperation with each other, should help improve human rights and the way each individual fits in the community. The social organization of the modern world states that the state must provide better institutions to improve the life of the people through various benefits.
             The contrast between traditional and modern makes a pattern to follow when we speak of development. Accelerate industrialization after World War II turned society into a cosmopolitan and mobile kind that controls the environment, fights for ideals and welcomes changes. On the other hand traditional way is passive, superstitious, fears change and roots to customs. Asia, Africa and Latin America are considered traditional regions and taken as examples in those theories. In the modern world the first sign of development is ...