Social change processes

Question 1

What is social change?

Answer 1

It occurs when a society as a whole adopts new beliefs or behaviours which then becomes widely accepted as the norm. Methods that have been used in attempts to bring about social change include education, persuasion and brute force

Question 2

What processes can trigger social change?

Answer 2

Consistency
Commitment
Flexibility

Question 3

What is the snowball effect?

Answer 3

Once change begins to happen, it accelerates

Question 4

What is social crypto-amnesia?

Answer 4

People forget where the new views come from

Question 5

What is the research for processes of social change?

Answer 5

Moscovici’s research implies consistency from minority groups is an important part of social change

Question 6

Are there methodological issues with the processes of social change?

Answer 6

Pts in lab experiments do not know each other and will probably never meet again. Also task is artificial. Lacks ecological validity.

Question 7

Can social change processes be seen as holistic?

Answer 7

Takes into account a number of factors

Question 8

Are there practical applications for the processes of social change?

Answer 8

Women’s rights, gay rights - brought about long lasting social change