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1. Modernization

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   Modernization, in sociological and historical contexts, refers to the comprehensive set of social, cultural, political, and economic changes that occur when societies transition from traditional, agrarian structures toward industrial, urban, and bureaucratically organized systems. This transition is often characterized by a shift in worldview, moving from explanations rooted in divine authority or custom toward reliance on rationality and empirical observation. The process fundamentally alters the relationship between individuals, the sta…