UCSP QUIZ #2 Flashcards
(41 cards)
is the alteration in patterns of culture, social structure, and social behavior over time.
Social change
example of social change
women’s rights, migration
Change in cultural patterns of behavior and values
Cultural change
example of cultural change
Industrial revolution
2 types of culture
Material culture and non-material culture
composed of tangible things
Material culture
example of material culture
food, tools, dress
composed of intangible things
Non-material culture
example of non-material culture
habits, ideas, religion, language
it is the change in the political patterns of behavior and values of individuals as well as political instructions that hold power and control society.
Political change
example of political change
democracy, political dynasty
sociologists have identified four keys sources of social, cultural and political change
Sources of change
four keys in sources of change
innovation, diffusion, acculturation, and assimilation
independent invention to creatively find solutions to problems
Innovation
example of innovation
smart phones
2 types of innovation
primary and secondary innovation
comes up with a completely new idea, method, or device
Primary innovation
develops or improves on an already existing idea, method, or device
Secondary innovation
it is the act of spreading culture, tradition, objects, and ideas to other societies
Diffusion
example of diffusion
when merchants bring new product
2 types of diffusion
direct and indirect diffusion
trade, marriage, and war
Direct diffusion
groups comes with another group
Indirect diffusion
is a product of a massive cultural change. adopts the practices and values of one culture while still retaining their own culture of origin
Acculturation