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SOCIAL CHANGE
o- we the relationship b
p between social change and cultural change in a
(TU-BBA-2011/ 2018 ‘Make up|
is the alteration of mechanisms within
a ce by changes in cultural symbols, rules
ot 'S. OF value systems, Social change refers
speciic tations in social relationships among, peopl
whereas cultural change refers to change fn mater fed pac ace
cultural elements both. oe
Social change, in sociology,
the social structure, character
of behavior,
tivo examples to show that social change is relative to cultural
(TU-BBA-2015]
Social change refers specifically to alterations in social relationships
among people in groups whereas cilitural change refers to change in
material and non-material cultura] elements both.
For example:
* Print capitalism and technology brings number of changes.
= Changes in norms, values, beliefs due to cultural diffusion and
socialization process.
_ ee of social change. [TU-BBA-2012/ 2013/2014]
Social change can be defined as the qualitative ane quantitative change
of several influencing factors I is the
in the social relationship because,
traditional norms, values, ideologies,
change in social structure, system, <
chnology and, social usages: The factors of social
practices, beliefs,” te
change are!
* Biological factor
+ Physical 6r geographical factor®
* Technological factors
Cultural factors
Political factors
* Educational factors :
+ Demographic-factors100 Soctotogy For Rusinoss [HBA 5 Semester, TUL
AS How do polit eal factors play significant rote for social change?
eee ‘The significances of political factors in social change are:
* Conili
- © * Political agencies help in drafting the rules and regulations of, Cyclic
state that aims to bring the legal norms in line with existing E Fs
» norms, wirat is cul
2 "Charismatic leadership, visionary politician, demo cultural 4
»* government, good governance and the active participation another.
= citizen in decision making assist for quantitative (infras ociety to |
development) and qualitative (happiness and fre ansportal
*.¢€ transformation in society, Fe typ
* 5. How do technological factors play significant role for social change? "stimulus d
- . ‘The significance of technological factors in social change are: * 4, What are t
a Effects of technology on family lifer ‘The assum
e asst
7 > * _. Ithas led to the disintegration of joint family system. # all
y a = v
. "The sizes of families has.been reduced because of the invention of
. various means of birth control ie, contraceptives. elt
Exfects of technology on social life: ia Ne:
+ Ithas led to the decline of community life, 3 eo
+ Ithas narrowed the gap of caste system, aes
6. How do conflict theorists explain social change? Write in a sentence. H. What is
= Conflict theory emphasizes the role of coercion and power in producing
social order. Karl Marx saw society as fragmented into groups that
compete for social and economic resources, Social order is maintained by
business
®& The veloc
‘ - adjust w
domination, with power in the hands of those with the greatest political, lee
economic, and social resources, When consensus exits, it is attributable to th ay
people being united around common interests, often in opposition to e time
other groups. dynamic
7. How technology affects economic life?
Technology affects the economic life in following ways:
+ New type of economic organizations such as factories an
industries, agencies, banks etc, have become common globally.
* Technology has given birth to capitalism.and its attendant evils,
= Ithas also caused economic depression, unemployment, industrial
disputes, accidents and diseases.
8 What is the theoretical lens for social change?
vs The various theoretical lenses for social change are:Evolutionary perspective
Diffusionisan
+ Fanctionalism perspective
© Conflict perspective
+ Clic theory
What is cultural diffusions
a Mention
Ain, Quitural diffusion is ay a
ee ta cultural i the transmission rs
ct toanother, It is the proc cultural traits from
Sedo exciety to developing soci "ad Of cultural ee
, 5 Society through el ‘ralts from developed
Seen i :
; one; Mass-media, print capitalism ang es tke Means of
Ge? The types of cultural + and the social
Beare diffusion are Fence,
stimulus diffusion, and relocation diffusion, expansion diffusion,
gn, What are the assumptions of functionalist approach to soci,
» Theassumptions of functionalist approach tosecig
Re : to Social change are:
on af . members accept their roles
+ _ All members accept the moral values of their society.
* _ The complex processes: of socialization, education, and sanctions
ensure that social order is achieved.
| + “Social facts’ can be studied as’ objective facts’ or ‘social laws’
| 11 What is the relevance of social change literature to management and
business administration?
ity of change is very fast in the twenty first century. In order to
adjust with the changing world the management and administration
should change its objectives and working procedures in accordance with
al
to the time and space. The administration should be adaptive, responsive,
to dynamic and democratic in adopting the new inventions and approaches
for the growth of an organization,
Answer Questions [5 Mark ee ce
> How does cultural change help is bringing abou
: 12, What is social change? How does cultura ee
ee and quantitative change
qualitative ange
several influencing, factors. Its the
® Social change’ can be defined as the
values, ideologies,
in the social relationship because of
ystem, tr
d social usages
ses occur
cl ves embarrasses
tural changes
oe vcience, technology, Philos2P!
Jes of social organization:
rules of 6
‘aditional norms,
change in social structure,
Practices, beliefs, technology ring in any branch
hy etc. as well as
ng, art,
changes in the forms and F102 Sociol for vss (BBA 8” Semester, TU)
Sources of Cultural Change are:
Discovery: Discovery is @ new
that already exists.
Invention: Invention is: the co
Jnnowledge to produce something
Diffusion: Diffusion is the spread
to another group. :
. siataee ‘Acculturation occurs when the prey be
changes but is still able to retain unique! cultural mar
language, food and customs. 4
. aati tis the process of combination of two cultures in
‘one culture with comprising cultural traits.
We cannot deny that changes and variations in culture inevitably
influence ¢ocial relationships. Changes in the cultural aspects such a
knowledge, beliefs, narms, values, laws etc. are accompanied by
change. Culture gives speed and direction to social change
determines the limits beyond which social changes cannot oc
‘According to Weber, an economic phenomenon is dependent upo
culture, especially religion. He states that there is a direct relati
between the religious ethics and the economic system of any society.
perception of ani aspect of
bination or new use of exist
that did not exist before.
ling of cultural traits from g
The most important aspect of Protestantism was the attitude tow:
work, which Weber believed was the main cause for the rise
capitalism. Unlike Catholicism, which considered work as a burden,
punishment, a reminder of the original sin, Protestantism believed in the
importance of work and considered it to be a ‘calling’ that would pave
the way. to heaven, Catholics considered the collection of interest 0
Joans as a sin, but Calvinism changed this attitude. They lent money at
high interest rates, Catholics encouraged holidays, and believed that on
these days more time could be spent on religious observances and |
Prayers, Protestants discouraged holidays, since all such days could be
utilized to work. All these ideas" were responsible for increased
Production of economic goods, Protestantism emphasized on hard work:
thrift and savings, These in turn Jed to the growth of capitalism, which
brought about tremendous economic development in Europe.
Sociologists opine that social attitudes and norms are important aspects
of economic development and change. Itis said that the countries of Asi
and Africa are economically Jess developed because of their differen
attitude towards material success and material well-being. In order
have economic success, there should be interest in material well-b
jabits,
novelty, SP
enco
arage
19, How does
$ducation
that the 0
educatior
Jower is t
‘The
spe
Ed
inc+ Education makes an individual more amenable fo change ie. an
st in complicated te
“4 techni
Mesire to.take gover ue and
eee nee ne ky
, stMents, Hhnovern eo.
to thought of only. pe, nnovay want
eople tak ons ane at 8 ake
jes including ake xh) im isks in,
conntri ing Nepal, India, 8, KS, Which ts tegen ca
jn Aftica. Bangladesh gag, M8 I devel
Ste, in As
al
vs, cultural values: and helieg
pringing about a social chay
‘ange or 4
€ Orin esting 'Y an important tole in
and. ¢ it Cultural fac
: » aspliation Taam Tesiet aust
cevourage change anc develope sath AM the sie ge, which
ent, ire to progress will
pabits. customs, traditions
novelty; spinit of adventure,
How does education helps in bringing aly
ging about
S0chal change? Explain
[TU-BBA-2010)
ge. It has been observed
: ity, the higher i
me er is the rate of
‘aia : ly, the le loped
Iower is the level of elucetion or leracy The LoS 2 aie
= re can be various factors for
Education is one of the factors for
that the more economically devel Social chan,
education or literacy th loped a soci
= The more educated an indivi
n individual, the mor
specializations and his earning capacity. a
* — Education brings about a change in the attitudes and outlook of
individuals, a
educated individual will accept change more easily than an
uneducated ones.
ings about a change in the behavior of society
Education bri
Jogie and rationality
Education leads to the scientific temperament,
«the dependence of individuals on religion,
xd modes of thinking
ining economic and social
Education decrease:
superstitious beliefs outdate:
Education is an important means of af
tewards of society:
status of women by familiarizing them
independent.
as improved thi
ing them economically
Education ha
aki
about their rights and ™
an important factor" population cont
rol
Education is position
Educations acts a 4
nic, social
in political chan}
gateway toa improved social
and political awareness
Teincreases econo”
ges:
Education can bring104 Seciotog for since IBBA 5” Semerter, TUT
14. Explain the factors of social change with suttable examples.
[TU-BBA-2007/2
qualitative and quantitative
‘Social be defined as the
cee volatonehip because of several influencing factors. tig
change in social structure, system, traditional tee hai ideolo,
practices, beliefs, technology and social usages. igs the num we
changes, The factors of social change are:
* Biological factor it a
* Physical or geographical factors and ¢
+ Technological factors - Any Ree
= Cultural factors classes.
* Political factors AN =
+ Educational factors a ;
+ Demographic factors chang
* Biological factors: The biological factors of social change includ
the natural calamities that occur ozone layer depletion is
biological factors leading to a change is global warming.
Demographic factors: Demographic factors include the population
growth, density, migration, fertility rate ete. that has resulted ta
change in consumption pattern and outburst of organization,
Conflict theo
social stabilit
state of chat
incremental,
Functic
change
+ Socio-cultural factors: Such factors include the diffused cul disrup
and social values that are replacing old culture and integre
Diffusionists believe that Coci-Cola culture, consumption culture accept
have evolved as a result of socio culture factors of cha sen
technological. a a
4 arin
* Technological Factors: Due to the technological advances, our ile Hive
style is changing, large industries are evolving, “completion is) a5
emerging etc, ae
7 Jalaty ee
Stage law and legislation: A ban of plastic bag replaced plastic” a
pass with jute bags in the market, So, laws and legislation help i Be, Feel
bringing changes in society. devel
In conclusion, we can say that there are several factors affecting social tg
change. Social change can be of constructive or destructive in nature. heter
"Diff
15. Critically examine the social change with theoretical lens and relate past
with Nepalese context, s mae
i ' ‘ trade
% Social change can be defined as the qualitative and quantitative’ change We
in the social relationship because of several influencing factors, It aade
on
to
* Evolutionary Persp
qhange in Social structure, sy SoietChame 105
ractices, Dolict4 technology wey, lteng Norns, value,
theoretical lens is; ORY ane wc 8. The or ~ ;
agen, Tee te, ecole,
ONE Nesta chanign wits
Conflict Perspective: Conflict
lict theo
worists fol
low
svotutionary change, C
onic
Act theo the Marxist
st patern of
fesult of cOnfliCE bet es vi
ween tw few social,
ecamptions of cont © op Guige is
assump flict approach, ba iebayl Geer ——
change are he maior
+ Itassumes that change
is contin
a) It believes th. NOUS ase
t that change pr conflicts contin
and conflict be Odttees neve
interést groupi
Sroupings and a
+ Any particular change furtherchangs igi
ace BE Fepresents th
classes. Ne SUCCESS of victories group
anane
these produces
= Alll societies chan;
hange continuow
qualitative as well quant ween
change differently.
change can be
titative different theories he ee q
Conflict theory has
ae been criticized for its focus on change and
— ome critics acknowledge that societies are in ea
sate of change, but point out that much ina constant
a of
incremental, not revolutionary. a
« — Functionalism/Equilibrium perspective: Functionalists accept
change as a constant which dées not need to be explained. Changes
disrupt the equilibrium of the society until the change las been
integrated into the culture. Changes hich prove 19 bbe useful are
accepted and those which are ciystunctional are rejected I also hes
certain limitations. It only attempts {9 explain institutional change.
velatively placid and undisturbed 19208 and 1950s, the
balanced system that integrated
mtent consistent with
During the
ow of society, a5 @
sg wes toa large ©
ibility.
at society evolves and
sway. It assumes
tionalist vie
necessary change
quickly lost =
It believes:
a progressive
from
fun
small bu
The theory
the tirr
ctive:
nd gradually 0”
le to complex,
Ikiformity
develops slowly 4 n homogeneity to
nges from simpl
that society chan
heterogeneity, fom uniformity 10 m4 : g
oa | traits are om! sinated in specific historical
Bey rrustonism: CU a ae te
i dic time and #PA then’ gradually tar ae
periodic time 40° © Fe spat
ae reas throught Trigration, aS Tipe
sarer ad other Sooo political
: ane s jn our society that made our
trade links, pr
Westen culture HARIEEE
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original c ulture chang
ta ge ™ a
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106 Socolag for fastens (BOA 8% Seer, TUT
16. Define social change. What are the major features of social change?
the rige and fall of civilize
these patterns of growth
Cyclic theory of social change focuses on
attempting to discover and account for
decay.
Nepal is being changed rapidly:
republican state ih the field of pol
We have embarked from monarchism jg
Jitics, New constitution has come th
the sentiments of federalism. Similarly, couples of a oe
the field of religion a3 it was Hindu kingdom an rece
saccular by constitution. Provision of inclusion, malti local Le. a
power and resources are certain changes came in our one
sexirpoitil forces and intemal neds and situations made te Sf
change. Migration, influence of mass media, migration, educationg
awareness, internal problems, vivid interest groups and their actis
are the triggering factors for change.
According to Kingsley Davis, by social change, it is meant only
changes as occur in a social organization, that is, structure and fu
of a society.
‘The major features of social change are:
Social change is the continuous and ongoing process. Every sociely
undergoes some form of social change. It has no limitation of tin
and space.
Social change is the universal phenomenon seen in all types of
societies,
Social change is immanent, it will take place irrespective of the
conditions, situations, places; in different contexts, groups.
communities, societies; whether one accepts change or not.
Social change takes place within a geographical, physical and |
socio-cultural environment. It occurs within a social environment
and a space and context (Society), It results in some difference of
modification in different aspects of social lite,
It is the people who bring change and they are also affected by it
and therefore change is called social in nature
The pace of social change is never uniform; it affects different
factors or aspects at different times and different ways.
The pace of change differs with time- in ancient times, the pace of
change was gradual and very slow; it started gaining momentum
in the Middle Ages and gathered speed; and in modem times, iti
rapid.
Itis difficult to predict the form, pace and direction of change,
ampact OF tech
jal chang
cociety, often
factors alfec
snysical fore
knowledge ¢
Social char
technologie:
‘Advancem«
means of
systems, ini
other scien
world into
world cue
industries,
operated |
social effe
sports, lit
classes ar
mediated
Thus, tec
The imp:
and neg.
Positive
Be Tg
yo
ra Pe
eXay Social change is cot eetlon, ‘Sorta cha
. is collective chy VU cat Oe
a anel thought processes ofa janet iets me Progrens
some change may an wsiors tits
a a ‘ hange may. bring ia ber of i Na
it spects of change vou
ool aspects of change may take a joy Immediate resitis
iy enw can say that change'e anseaen whereas other
Nh atea cha react oe
ee generate a chal reaction affecting a ee And immanent: Chany
<3 technology as a pri s Bae
xt n | he r a a8 a principle factor of ae oe
rad pact of toclonology on Nepales of social ch
epalese yo lange. I
Atioy gocial change is the chang nh Sia
> : Be in social
tiy . often usec el :
Vitig society often used interchangeably with cults) gen coat mans of 8
fons affecting or having bociel ckdueelag ak ee em
: change scl
piysical forces, inventions, disccven ee ee
Such jnowledge ete. » educational based explosion of
a Social change occurs due to s
several fact
technological factor plays the rol Sa een
ae y le of key factor in social chans
Advancement in science and technology devel So
a sJopment in print capitalism
al means of transportation facilities, advancement in communication
vida systems, industrial Gevelopment, advancement in audio-video forms and
other scientific inventorial made the world cleser and macte our greater
a world into small global village, (Changes are constantan this modernized
and
nent
e oF
y it
ent
2 of
um
ti6
Change in general assumes aq
18 A dite
world duc to technological factors as well) trade, commerce, business
‘ism and other economic activities are
chines. These inventions hare innumerable
fiold of education, entertainment, polities, games and
4 entire cultural production, The divine Osten
een changed over a period of time
uiture, | tour
industrie:
operated with the help of mai
agric
social effects in the
sports, literature ani
of productions has
lasses and mode
mediated through technolosy
a crucial role 0}
Nepalese
chnolog s was a key factor in social change
Thus, technology play ee
Th
and negative
ogy on youth and culture is
impact of tech
ness among the
Positive impact
in the world.
brings aware
+ Technologic: matter i
promoting OOF
sion of job
hy differen
accuracy 7 ™
* Prov
culture throug!
cork as machines have been
jency
works é
Increases ¢!
introduced to d°sane,
4b a
eee
+*
1a Seve for Bete A 8 Sonn hhas been easy
TohenSe OF ideas, thoughts, culture and tradition I
due to technological factors a
Actanced teaching and leatning methods through which youths
are well-trained and quatfied
Negative impact
culture mediate
Decline in moral values due to influence of other culture mediated
through technological factors
Youths are attracte
Nepal
4 towards foreign countries and migrating from
I which results in loss of skilled manpower.
Q
2.
A, perspe
perspecti®
society OF
way of lo
Mention
Post mo
under\
are ind
and re
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