Discussion Post: Culture Clash: Tradition and Modernity
Read the case studies "The Democratization of Italy", "Kashmir", and "South Africa" in Chapter 2 of Cross-Cultural Perspectives and then appraise the impact of modernity on both the developed and developing worlds with respect to tradition, economic development, and politics. In your opinion, has modernity led to more difficulties in the developed or developing world? Justify your answer with examples from the text and information from at least one of the following countries, which can be found at the CIA World Factbook.
o Afghanistan
o Brazil
o Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
o China
o Egypt
o Germany
o Greece
o Mexico
o Saudi Arabia
o Vietnam
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.