4 - Theories of Social Change
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Practice Questions
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Define social change in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about how societies evolve over time.
Name a key figure associated with evolutionary theory.
💡 Hint: Both contributed significantly to ideas of social progression.
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Which theory suggests that society progresses from simple to complex?
💡 Hint: Think about the development stages of society.
True or False: Functionalist theory sees social change as destabilizing.
💡 Hint: Consider how social structures adapt.
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Evaluate how social change theories (evolutionary and conflict theory) can explain contemporary issues like climate change.
💡 Hint: Analyze both perspectives on adaptation and struggle.
Using real-world examples, argue the relevance of functionalism in explaining current technological changes.
💡 Hint: Think of how businesses adjust to maintain operations.
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