3 separate discussions Formations of Modernity: Using the introduction to Hall and Gieben (1992), explain the defining elements and drivers of modern society. Identify the element you consider most important and justify your choice. Include a response to one peer explaining agreement or disagreement. Modernization in the Global South: Select ONE assigned case study—China, the Gaza Strip or Haiti—and critically assess whether the development perspectives of Rostow, Lewis and the New World Plantation Economy school remain relevant. Support the discussion with evidence from the selected reading. Maximum: 750 words. Decolonial Development: Using ONE listed opinion piece and drawing on ONE supporting academic reading, discuss the basic political priorities and ethics that should guide postcolonial and decolonial development. Explain how your position aligns with or challenges the UN Sustainable Development 2030 Agenda.