Social Change

Refers to shifts in values, behaviors, norms, institution, and structures of society over time.

Occurs Over Time

A characteristic of social change where it is a gradual process that unfolds over weeks, months, or centuries.

Affects a Large Number of People

A characteristic of social change where it impacts broad segments of society, affecting behavior, values, and institutions.

Evolutionary Theory

Suggests that social change occurs in linear, progressive way, similar to biological evolution.

Conflict Theory

Views social change as the result of conflict between groups with competing interests and unequal access to resources.

Functionalism

Views social change as a process of adaptation to maintain stability.

Interactionism

Focuses on how individuals and groups create meaning through interactions and symbols like language and gestures.

Evolutionary Social Change

Refers to gradual, incremental transformations that occur over time.

Revolutionary Social Change

Refers to rapid, radical transformation that occur when society experiences a fundamental shift in its structure, values, or institutions.

Education and Communication

A barrier to social change characterized by lack of awareness, misinformation or misunderstanding about the need for change.

Participation and Involvement

A barrier to social change characterized by resistance due to exclusion from the change process or feeling of powerlessness.

Facilitation and Support

A barrier to social change characterized by lack of resources, skills, or emotional support to implement change.

Negotiation and Agreement

A barrier to social change characterized by conflicting interests and opposition from key groups.

Social Movement

A collective effort by a large group of people to bring about or resist social, political, economic, and cultural change.

Alternative Movement

Focuses on promoting specific changes in individual behavior or lifestyle rather than aiming for large-scale societal transformation.

Redemptive Movement

Aims for total personal transformation, often focusing on changing the lives of individuals by encouraging profound shifts in values or beliefs.

Reformative Social Movement

Seeks to change specific aspects of society without completely overthrowing the existing social or political system.

Revolutionary Movement

Aims to completely overthrow and replace existing political, economic, or social system.