Convergence Theory

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:economic_policy
Sociological theory
gptkbp:appliesTo Economic development
Social structures
Industrial societies
gptkbp:contrastsWith Divergence theory
gptkbp:criticizedFor Assuming linear progress
Overlooking cultural differences
gptkbp:describes Tendency of societies to become more similar over time
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Convergence Theory
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:Industrial_Revolution
Technological advancement
gptkbp:notableFigure gptkb:Clark_Kerr
gptkb:Ronald_Inglehart
gptkbp:originatedIn Mid-20th century
gptkbp:proposedBy Societies with similar levels of industrialization will develop similar social and economic systems
gptkbp:relatedTo Globalization
Modernization theory
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:Development_economics
Comparative sociology
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Collective_Behaviour
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7