Social Change
UNIT 1 CHANGE: AN OVERVIEW
Structure
1.1 1.2 1.3 Introduction Change - Meaning and Characteristics Types of Change
1.4 Theories of Change
1.5' Approaches to Change 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 Social Change and Cultural change Steps in Social Change Dimensions of Social Change Factors of Social Change
1.10 Let Us Sum Up 1.11 References and Selected Readings 1.12 Check Your Progress - Possible Answers
1.1
INTRODUCTION
If you look around, you will find that ten years ago the face of India was quite different from what we are familiar with today, and ten years from now, India will be totally different from what it is today. The same principle is applicable to each and every being. This is because change is a natural, universal, and inevitable social phenomenon. In our present hi-tech scenario, society is changing very fast. If one wants to know at what rate society is changing, I think the correct answer is - at the click of the mouse. In this techno-philic society, social change is happening exponentially.What is important to note is whether change is leading towards a positive end or not. Is change helping society in extension or development, or is the outcome just the reverse. After reading this Unit, you will be able to explain the meaning and characteristics of change; differentiate between different types of change; distinguish between social change and cultural change; discuss steps in social change; and discuss the dimensions and factors of social change.
1.2
CHANGE - MEANING AND CHARACTERISTICS
1.21 The Meaning of Change
Your elders might tell you that things were not easy during their time. This is so because every thing has become very easy now, due to telecommunications, internet, teqhnological evolution, etc. I'm sure you might have experienced the luxury of booking tickets via the internet sitting comfortably at home which is
Dynamics of Change
very different from the traditional way of going to a counter, standing in a queue, and
Structure
1.1 1.2 1.3 Introduction Change - Meaning and Characteristics Types of Change
1.4 Theories of Change
1.5' Approaches to Change 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 Social Change and Cultural change Steps in Social Change Dimensions of Social Change Factors of Social Change
1.10 Let Us Sum Up 1.11 References and Selected Readings 1.12 Check Your Progress - Possible Answers
1.1
INTRODUCTION
If you look around, you will find that ten years ago the face of India was quite different from what we are familiar with today, and ten years from now, India will be totally different from what it is today. The same principle is applicable to each and every being. This is because change is a natural, universal, and inevitable social phenomenon. In our present hi-tech scenario, society is changing very fast. If one wants to know at what rate society is changing, I think the correct answer is - at the click of the mouse. In this techno-philic society, social change is happening exponentially.What is important to note is whether change is leading towards a positive end or not. Is change helping society in extension or development, or is the outcome just the reverse. After reading this Unit, you will be able to explain the meaning and characteristics of change; differentiate between different types of change; distinguish between social change and cultural change; discuss steps in social change; and discuss the dimensions and factors of social change.
1.2
CHANGE - MEANING AND CHARACTERISTICS
1.21 The Meaning of Change
Your elders might tell you that things were not easy during their time. This is so because every thing has become very easy now, due to telecommunications, internet, teqhnological evolution, etc. I'm sure you might have experienced the luxury of booking tickets via the internet sitting comfortably at home which is
Dynamics of Change
very different from the traditional way of going to a counter, standing in a queue, and
References: Source: Warren GBennis, 1976, The Planning of Change, Dynamics of Change