According to ____ theory,global inequality results from various dysfunctional characteristics of poor societies themselves.

A) dependency
B) modernization
C) neoliberation
D) glocalization
E) colonialist

Modernization theory argues that poorer nations are in a state of underdevelopment due to their lack of modern technologies, inefficient agricultural practices, and traditional cultural attitudes. According to this theory, improving a nation's economic and political structures can lead to the development and prosperity of that nation. Therefore, global inequality is caused by the failure of poorer nations to modernize, and the solution is to help them develop their economies and adopt modern technologies.