The disruptive changes during colonial rule
Colonial rule was a disruptive force to change. The colonial cultures were flourished and modernized under the colonial government. The perspectives of western civilization changed the socio-economic aspects in nations like India, Philippines and various African nations. For example- most of the countries in Africa experienced civilized culture, educational and social structure under the colonial rule. Moreover, countries like India, Congo and Canada were the big beneficiaries of the socio-economic and technical upgrade of colonial regulations and culture. The disruptive changes which colonial rule brought to change the socio-economic perspectives are as follows:
- The colonial rule developed the economic structure in Countries like South Africa and Sudan. Thus, the economic growth of the countries is almost equal to the economic growth of developed countries.
- The pro-colonial social culture in countries like Morocco, Libya and Burundi was primitive, and most of the people were superstitious and orthodox about cultural norms. However, the colonial rule changed the social culture. Standard educational opportunities reformed the social structure
- There was no specific parameter to measure economic growth in countries like India, Egypt, Algeria and Zanzibar. However, the colonial rule helped to set up a specific economic standard in those nations. India emerged as one of the most substantial economic powers of Asia.