What are the advantages of westernization on a society?

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What are the advantages of westernization on a society?

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Movement toward more relaxation of customs and tradition, freedom of speech, freedom of religion, increased democratization of government.

In general, greater openness and freedom for the individual to make his or her own choices and express his or her own opinions. (Of course, this never plays out perfectly in the real world.)