Which of the following is not a criticism of modernization theory?
A) It tends to minimize the connection between rich and poor societies.
B) It tends to blame the low-income countries for their own poverty.
C) It ignores historical facts that thwart development in poor countries.
D) It has held up the world's most developed countries as the standard for judging the rest of humanity.
E) All of the above are criticisms of this theory.

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All of the options listed are criticisms of modernization theory, as it is often critiqued for its oversimplified view of development, ethnocentrism, and neglect of historical and structural factors affecting poverty.

Which of the Following Is Not a Criticism of Modernization