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Social Change – Factors and agencies Of Social Change

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Sociology

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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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Social change is the process throughThese are the underlying causesAgents are the active forcesChanges in beliefs

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