These two theories are both aimed at making sure that underdeveloped develop in order to sustain themselves without being dependent in western countries. The differences is that modernisation theory wants to bring development by making underdeveloped countries deviate from traditional orientated cultures. The dependency theory aimed that underdeveloped countries can develop while still with their traditions and culture. The two theories received criticism on the modernisation theory it regarded traditional life as primitive and dependency theory pays attention on external variables instead of internal factors that lead to underdevelopment