The Nature Of Social And Cultural Cotinuity And Change Flashcards
1
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Why is change considered a complex process?
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- non-linear so doesn’t have patterns
- it varies in form
- influenced by human interactions, cultural heritage and resistance
2
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Why might some changes go unnoticed?
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- change can happen slowly
- small shifts accumulated over time
3
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How can resistance to change create conflict within society?
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- when chnage doesn’t align with everyone’s values
- causes division and conflicts between groups
4
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Define evolutionary change
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- slow gradual change
- impacts institutions and social roles over time
- builds up from micro to macro levels
5
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What are examples of evolutionary change?
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- the gradual improvements of smartphones
- small curriculum updates
6
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What are the sources of evolutionary change?
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Internal: cultural shifts and technology
External : environmental changes
7
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Define transformative changes
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- fast large-scale changes
- laterals personal and social structures
8
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What triggers transformative change?
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- technology
- social movement
9
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Give examples of transformative change
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- the shift from physical media to digital media
- Moving from fossil fuels to renewable energy source
10
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Examples of resistance to chnage
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- denial of legally recognised same set marriages due to deep-seated values
11
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How does coninuity provide security
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- helps avoid chaos and conflict
- maintains stable identity within society
12
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What are examples of continuity at the micro level?
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- changes in family structures
- potential for “future shock” or information overload
13
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Continuity impact at the meso level
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- adapting products to local culture
14
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Impact at the macro level
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- affects large scale systems eg lakes government media
