Fast-paced changes of identity caused by urbanization, the empowerment of women or exposure to foreign media tend to weaken traditional norms and social networks. And, at least initially, economic growth tends to increase inequalities within a country, as some communities or individuals benefit from rising income and others don’t.
事实上，发展本身造成了社会上许多的紧张关系，它们都是潜在引发冲突的根源。因为城市化所带来的身份的快速变化、妇女权利的提高或者对外国媒体的开放都会弱化传统标准和社会网络。并且至少在一开始的阶段，经济的增长会在国家内部 增加 不平等的现象，因为一些群体或个人从更高的收入中获益，而另一些人则没有。