Modernization is the transformation from rural agrarian to urban industrial society. Modernization is a continuous, open-ended process measured in centuries. Modern societies are irregular and uneven, with persistent backward regions. Modernization has two phases: progressive upward movement and discontent
Society 5.0 was introduced by Japanese government in 2016. Aims to integrate artificial intelligence into existing society. Concept follows Fourth Industrial Revolution and 5th Science Plan. Seeks human-centric society resolving societal challenges
Young adult refers to people between 18 and 40 years. Census Bureau defines it as ages 18-34. Some definitions extend to early to mid 40s
Revolution is a rapid fundamental transformation of society's structures. Goldstone defines revolutions as regime change through mass mobilization. Revolutions can be violent or peaceful, starting from peasant or urban areas. Revolutions trigger counter-revolutions to halt their course
Information society focuses on information usage, creation, and integration. Transformation started between 1970s and 2000s. Fritz Machlup first developed concept in 1933
Industrialization transforms economy from agriculture to manufacturing. Early occurred in Europe and North America during 18th-19th centuries. Driven by government policies, labor-saving inventions, and demand