Social Cultural Revolution Flashcards
The evolution of society involves the growth of
both humans and the population, leading to
changes that occur as society evolves.
Human and sociocultural evolution
2 Types of Society
Ferdinand Tonnies
- Development of technology
- Development of economy
250,000 years ago
Societies
Hunting and gathering societies
Survived by gathering and hunting plants
Societies
Hunting and gathering societies
Oldest and most basic economic subsistence
Societies
Hunting and gathering societies
Hunting and gathering societies
No permanent address
Societies
Nomadic
Hunting and gathering societies
Sharing of resources
Societies
Fairly Egalitarian
There’s a little surplus of food
societies
Hunting and gathering societies
Live in small groups
societies
20-40 members
Hunting and gathering societies
10,000, to 20,000 years ago
Societies
Horticulture and pastoral societies
Raise their own crops
Societies
Horticulture societies
Raise animals and use them as their major source of foon and means of transportation*
Societies
*Nomadic
Pastoral Societies
More animals = Wealthier
Societies
pastoral societies
Using plows and oxen, societies grew crops,
leading to wealth, surplus food, trade centers,
and increased social inequality.
Societies
Agricultural or Agrarian societies
Increase of demand for resources = rivalry
Societies
Agricultural or Agrarian societies
- Division of classes: Peasants vs. Landowners
- Extensive Trait: Conflict isn’t avoided
- Revolt: Peasants
- Gender Inequality: Physical work is needed; men