6.Social change

Question 1

Definition of social change?

Answer 1

A change in attitudes, behaviour or laws not just with individuals but on a large scale how society has changed.

Question 2

Briefly explain how the minority would have to show commitment?

Answer 2

Show dedication by making personal sacrifices

Question 3

Briefly explain how the minority would show consistency?

Answer 3

Have the same belief between all the minority group over a long period of time.

Question 4

Briefly explain how the minority would have to show flexibility?

Answer 4

Must not be rigid and show willingness to compromise if they want to change the maj opinion

Question 5

What happens when the min remain consistent,committed and flexible?

Answer 5

They change the beliefs of the majority publicly and privately (internalisation).

Question 6

What happens when a few member of the maj begin to move towards the min?

Answer 6

The minorities influence gathers momentum and more ppl pay attention, the min idea becomes the majority idea (Snowball effect)

Question 7

When the maj remember the min idea but not that it came from the min, what is this called?

Answer 7

Social crypto-amnesia

Question 8

When has social change occurred?

Answer 8

When there is a change in societies attitudes, behaviours and laws.