1. Dependency theory versus modernization theory Which theory is more applicable to your country under study? Which theory is substantiated by the history of this particular country? In other words, was it dependency on the industrial world that caused underdevelopment here, or rather, by following the model of the Western industrialization and democratization, this country could move forward? 2. Religion and politics What is the impact of religion on political processes here? Is there a separation of the church and state, or rather, the state is highly influenced by the church? To what extent religious revival, if applicable, is rooted in modernization of the country? 3. Democracy and dictatorship Political dynamics of the country needs to be discussed. Where is it now, and where it is heading. Define the type of government. Are there any opposition groups or parties? What social classes are involved in opposition, and why. What is the role of political culture, and whether or not the culture is conducive to democracy? 4. Ethnic-cultural divisions Is there a power sharing arrangement within your country, are there any ethnic or cultural conflicts, what are the origins of these conflicts, what is the future trend, are there any outside agencies involved? 5. Women and development This section should contain a discussion of the political and socioeconomic status of women in your country, the state of women and politics, and a brief discussion of the regime type of political leadership and whether Handelman’s assumptions are correct with regard to your country.. 6. Globalization How much globalization has hurt or helped the country? What classes are benefitting, or losing, because of globalization? How social justice is applied, or curtailed, as the result of globalization? What is the role of the government in facilitating, or impeding, globalization and social justice? 7. Revolutionary change/Soldiers and politics If applicable, this section should contain a discussion of revolutionary change and soldiers and politics with regard to your country and follow to some extent the issues in Chapter 8 and 9 of Howard Handelman, Sociology of Developing Counties. 8. Social ills, social problems, and health related issues What are the main social ills, drug trafficking, crime, child and spouse abuse, and the existence and the spread of AIDS and other lethal epidemics need to be explored. Conclusion 9. Your opinion, and all the thoughts and ideas about the subject here