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Presenting by

Md. Abu HasanId: 141631

2nd Year, 1st TermSociology Discipline,

Khulna University, Khulna-9208.

Socio-Cultural and Psychological Preconditions of Industrialization

A Presentation on

Presentation Outline• Social Preconditions of Industrialization

• Cultural Preconditions of Industrialization

• Psychological Preconditions of Industrialization

IntroductionThis presentation is concerned with certain characteristics of the

socio-cultural and psychological preconditions of

industrialization in the context of Bangladesh. The process of

industrialization and the growth of industrial capitalism in

Bangladesh were integrally connected with the consolidation of

British colonial rule and the transformation of Bangladesh from a

feudal into a colonial country which transformed the economy of

Bangladesh into an appendage of the metropolitan economy.

Social PreconditionsI. Commercialization of Agriculture

II. Specialization

III. Breakdown of self sufficient village community

IV. Population Growth

Commercialization of Agriculture

With the rise of Capitalism in Indian society agriculture was

commercialized.

• Surplus Production

• Commercial Class

• Chief Labor

• Monopoly Market

Specialization

Here, specialization is indicating the emergence of

division of labor which means individuals are provided

with a single or limited tasks according to their merits

and ability. It was very significant for the development

of industry in Bangladesh.

Breakdown of Self Sufficient Village Community

• A self-sufficient village community was based on agriculture, carried

on with the primitive plough and bullock power and handicrafts by

means of simple instruments, was a basic feature of Pre-British Bengal

society.

• After the invasion of British rule this traditional form of village

community turned into a new form associating with the

commercialization of agriculture, mechanized factory system,

urbanization of society, growth of trade and commerce, rise in standard

of living and so forth.

Population Growth Population growth was a basic feature amongst the

social preconditions.

• Migration

• Types: 2 types

a) Internal

b) International

Cultural Preconditions

Impact of British Rule

• Technological

• Natural Resources

• Development of Communication

• Development of Market

Psychological Preconditions

• Change in Attitude

• Political Utility and Stability

• Attitude towards Entrepreneurship

Change in Attitude• Infrastructure Development

• Development of Transport

• Diminishing Faith in Superstitions

Political Utility and Stability

• Change in Power Structure

• New Government System

• Rise of Different Political Parties

Attitude towards Entrepreneurship

• Investment

• Capital

ConclusionIn fine here can be said that industrialization process

played an important role in the development of Bengali

economy. It should be clearly make out that due to the

process of industrialization we have attained many

modern things specially accompanied by the

acceleration of social mobility.

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