Concepts

Question 1

Why is change considered a ‘complex’ process?

Answer 1

Change and progression is multilinear and complex, essentially meaning that societies and cultures can evolve in different paths or manners.
Change is affected by many variables and forces, pressuring societies and cultures to adapt.

Change occurring from a certain level can have a butterfly effect and affect those on higher or lower levels.
Competing theories provide conflicting ideas that change can either be slow or abrupt

Question 2

What does socio cultural literacy involve?

Answer 2

Ethical research
Achieves social inclusion
Avoids judgment
Considers impact.

Question 4

examples of change as a ‘complex’ process

Answer 4

The passing of anti-discriminatory laws against homophobia may pass quickly at a macro level but not be accepted at a micro or meso level

Question 5

What are the logical and rational reasons for resistance to change?

Answer 5

Time to adjust
Extra effort to relearn
economic costs to change

Question 6

Psychological and emotional reasons for resistance to change

Answer 6

Fear of the unknown
Low tolerance of change
Dislike of management
Lack of trust
Need for secuirty
Desire for status quo

Question 7

Sociological reasons for resistance to change

Answer 7

Political coalitions
Opposing group values
Vested interests