SOCIAL CHANGE

The term change denotes a difference in

anything observed over a period of time. Social
change therefore would mean observable
difference in any social phenomena over any
period of time.

social change is a term used to describe

variations in, or modifications of, any aspect of
social processes, social patterns, social
interaction or social organisations- Jones
NATURE OF SOCIAL CHANGE:

It is universal
It is communal
Speed of social change is not uniform
Temporal
It is inevitable/ necessary
Social change exhibits chain reaction

Causes of social change:

Strain and conflict

Social problems
Revolution
Cultural changes
FACTORS OF SOCIAL CHANGE:
Physical factors: geographical factors such as climate,
rivers, forest etc
Biological factors: size and composition of population
produce social change
Cultural factors: change in ideas, values, beliefs, morals
and manners, customs and traditions
Technological factors: modern technology has changed
our social and family life, economy of the country and
religious life
Other factors: education, planning of social change, law
and legislations etc