Social Change Flashcards
is way human interactions and relationships transform cultural and social institutions over time and having a profound impact of society.
Social Change
How do sociologists define social change?
Sociologists define social change as changes in human interactions and relationships that transform cultural and social institutions.
The period of time between the introduction of new technological developments (material culture) into a culture or society and the acceptance of the developments by legal and moral institutions (non-material culture) in a culture or society.
Culture Lag
It refers to the time it takes for culture to catch up to innovations in technology.
Culture Lag
What are the four main characteristics of social change?
- It happens everywhere, but the rate of change varies from place to place.
- Social change is sometimes intentional but often unplanned.
- Social change often generates controversy.
- Some changes matter more than others do.
What are the Types and Sources of Social Change?
- Population Growth
- Urbanisation
- Social Movements
- Cultural Adaptation
It is used to describe the situation in which technological advancements or changes in society occur faster than the changes in the rules and norms of the culture that go along with those advancements or changes.
Cultural Lag
A change in any one part of the cultural pattern may create…
strains and disturbances in the other closely related parts.
Change in ______, _______ _______, ________, ________, and _____ seems to have been much slower.
- Government
- Family Life
- Education
- Religion
also known as the Global Goals, were adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015 as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS)
Is a development that includes marginalized people, sectors and countries in social, political and economic processes for increased human. well-being, social and environmental sustainability
Inclusive Development
is the idea that human societies must live and meet their needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Sustainable Development
in Sociology, these are the rights, obligations and expected behavior patterns associated with a particular social status.
Role
How many Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are there in the 2030 Agenda?
17
What principle is the 2030 Agenda based on?
Based on “leaving no one behind”.
