Social and Cultural Continuity and Change Flashcards
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What is Social Change?
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Refers to the long term differences in human behaviour, cultural values and attitudes.
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What are examples of social change?
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- Feminist Movement
- Abolition of Slavery
- Industrial Revolution
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Why is social change a complex process?
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It does not follow any one singular path and involves the interaction of various factord that all contribute in their own way due to the different dynamics of each society. Additionally, there can be resistance from many communities amongst these societies that also affect the coherence and continuity of social change.
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What are the 2 types of Social Change?
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- Evolutionary
- Transformative
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What are the 5 Stages of Social Movements?
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- Prelimanary Stage
- Consciousness-raising
- Popular Stage
- Formal Organisational Stage
- Insiutional Stage
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Give reasons for Resistance to Change
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- Fear of the unknown
- Loss of power
- Differences in beliefs
7
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What are aspects of Modernisation?
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- Institutional Change
- Division of Labour
- Mass Media, Transport and Communication
- Secularisation
- Architecture
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