LESSON 10

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Profound political change occurred in contemporary Philippine society when the country was put under martial law by President Ferdinand Marcos in 1972.

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considered the declaration of martial law as a means by which Marcos can concentrate all political power to himself, in violation of the democratic principles of the 1935 Philippine Constitution, for an extended period of time. *

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Critics

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The imposition of martial law in our country was an extreme type of political change, namely a change in the regime. This change brought about a new political administration which transformed the existing democratic regime int

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occurs when there is an alteration in the way authority is exercised in a particular state.

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Political Change

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A change in the system of government is one of the more extreme types of political change normally brought about by historical events involving conflict.

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defined by political scientist Theda Skocpol as a “rapid and basic transformation of a society’s state and class structures that are accompanied and in part carried through by class-based revolts from below.”

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revolution

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There are two primary forms of revolutions:

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political revolution
social revolution

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results in the replacement or transformation of the government, without altering other aspects of society and maintaining the relationship between socioeconomic classes.

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political revolution

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results in the large-scale transformation of social structures, organizations, and institutions such as the government, bringing about great changes in socioeconomic relations.*

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social revolution

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Often, revolution entails the use of violence. Coercion and force are often utilized in a revolution to truly cause changes. *

Thus, a revolution is often characterized by a conflict between the military, which is loyal to the government, against revolutionary forces or militias. *

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is also an example of a social conflict that could produce political change in a country.

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Civil war

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could also be brought about by military action such as a coup d’etat,.

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Regime changes

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which is the forcible removal of a ruling government by members of the military.

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coup d’etat

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Other events that bring about political change in society include protests, riots, and popular movements.

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involves changes in the pattern of political behavior, ideologies, and individual attitudes regarding politics.

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Political change

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which is the process by which traditional societies transform into modern societies.

It is a major socioeconomic process that results in political change.

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Modernization

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to be primarily influenced by physical resemblance and shared characteristics.

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traditional societies

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is defined by organic solidarity. He considered society as a living organism whose members interact for their mutual benefit and survival.

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modern societies

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He paid close attention to how practices, beliefs, and attitudes shape the political values and behavior of individuals.

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Max weber

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defined by political scientist Samuel Huntington as
“a multifaceted process involving changes in all areas of human thought and activity.”

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Modernization

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is also an important factor in introducing political change.

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A more informed citizenry is thus more demanding, and the government faces the challenge of quickly and efficiently addressing citizen's concerns.

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Information technology

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Economic changes also bring about political change.

In the 20th century industrialization brought about the democratization of European states through the emergence of a new economic class composed of workers.

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can also bring about drastic political change. The government’s mismanagement of the economy can also trigger a crisis that could result in the removal of even the most durable regimes. *

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Economic crisis

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also have an impact on the political attitudes and values of individual members of society.

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Sociocultural changes

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Political change can also be caused by external factors.

Globalization is one such phenomenon whose influence go beyond territorial borders and gives rise to widespread changes that affect economies, societies, and states.

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generally refers to the increased interconnectivity between individuals, groups, and other agents in an international system. *

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Globalization

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It can be observed that the main political change across the globe over the past few decades has been the universalization of democracy as a form of government.

Scholars have even declared that democracy is the only political "game in town." However, one major pushback against this trend is the rise of populism around the world.

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refers to a range of political ideas and views that appeal to the masses or “ordinary people” and usually highlight a conflict between the masses and the ‘elite.”

Examples of populist leaders are Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra of Thailand and Philippine President Joseph Estrada, who were elected into office by espousing “pro-people” or “pro-poor” platforms.*

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Populism

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How does one manage all the political changes that are happening around the world?

First, one must view political changes critically, meaning, that they should be viewed as neither entirely good nor entirely bad for society. An individual should embrace changes that will be beneficial to himself or herself individually and as a member of society.

Second, changes often require a shift in orientation and mindset. People must not be afraid to broaden their loyalties—from their families and clans, to larger groups in the community, to being citizens of one’s country, and as members of humanity.
Adapting to change also requires individuals not to be afraid to learn and acquire new knowledge. As information becomes readily available, they need to open themselves to learning more about the world around them.*

Finally, political change means that people must adopt a new set of values that appreciates diversity among individuals. Societies are becoming complex and this requires a great deal of tolerance and acceptance. Individuals are more empowered to express themselves in different ways. Political attitudes and behavior should be open and tolérant of differences.