7. Social Change and Development
Social change signifies significant alterations in social structure and cultural patterns over time, while development enhances quality of life and economic well-being. Both concepts are interconnected, influenced by factors like technology, economy, culture, and state policy. The roles of industrialization and globalization have notably reshaped society, with urbanization presenting both opportunities and challenges for communities.
Enroll to start learning
You've not yet enrolled in this course. Please enroll for free to listen to audio lessons, classroom podcasts and take practice test.
Sections
Navigate through the learning materials and practice exercises.
What we have learnt
- Social change involves transformations in societal norms, institutions, and relationships.
- Development focuses on improving the quality of life and economic well-being.
- Industrialization and globalization have reshaped Indian society, creating new classes and lifestyles.
Key Concepts
- -- Social Change
- Transformations over time in cultural values, behavioral patterns, and social institutions.
- -- Development
- A process that enhances the quality of life, economic well-being, health, education, and societal equality.
- -- Evolutionary Theory
- A perspective in sociology that suggests society progresses from simple to complex forms.
- -- Conflict Theory
- A viewpoint that emphasizes the role of class struggle and inequality in driving social change.
- -- Urbanization
- The increase in urban population resulting in cities growing, often leading to slums and housing shortages.
- -- Globalization
- The integration of world economies and cultures, which leads to increased accessibility to global markets.
Additional Learning Materials
Supplementary resources to enhance your learning experience.