Introduction of the term Dependency theory

Question

Write down a brief introduction of the term ‘Dependency theory’ in mass communication?

Answer 1

The dependency theory was built up as a response to the modernization theory which as well relates to mass communication. The theory signifies how the rich countries rich and the poor countries are turning poorer as the later is not integrated well sufficient to the world and therefore is a sufferer of the wealthy nation and their persuade over it. Dependency theory against the view of modernization theory is that all societies build up throughout same stages. It stresses on the underdeveloped countries being dissimilar and backward with respect to world economy that makes them what they are nowadays.