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Social Change – Factors and agencies Of Social Change — Revision Notes
Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Sociology
Social Change – Factors and agencies Of Social Change revision notes for Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Sociology: 3 topics in quick points.
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Key Topics to Revise
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Meaning of Social Change
- Social change refers to structural, functional, and ideological changes in social institutions and relationships.
- It is influenced by changes in culture, technology, economy, and environment.
- Social change is inevitable and happens continuously in all societies.
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Factors of Social Change
- Physical Environment: Natural factors like climate, floods, droughts, and earthquakes can force migration and change lifestyles.
- Demographic Factor: Changes in population size, age, sex ratio, and migration affect family structure, employment, and economy.
- Cultural Factor: Beliefs, values, religion, and traditions shape how society changes. Cultural diffusion spreads new ideas.
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Agents of Social Change
- Technology: Innovations like computers, smartphones, and transport systems change communication, work, and lifestyles.
- Social Institutions: Education, family, religion, and healthcare evolve and influence other parts of society.
- Modernisation: Shift from traditional to modern practices in agriculture, economy, and culture.
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Full NotesKey Concepts
Social change is the process throughThese are the underlying causesAgents are the active forcesChanges in beliefs
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Key topics in Social Change – Factors and agencies Of Social Change include Meaning of Social Change, Factors of Social Change, Agents of Social Change. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exam.
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