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What does the text suggest about the diversity of ideas in social development theory and practice?
The diverse normative beliefs in social development lead to varied approaches.
What is a key characteristic of social development as defined in the text?
Planned social change promoting population well-being
How does social development differ from static approaches according to the text?
Social development emphasizes transformative change over immediate resource transfer.
Why has no single, agreed-upon definition of social development emerged yet?
Diverse beliefs lead to different types of intervention.
What is one limitation of the definition of social development provided in the text?
The definition is too broad to be useful.
What aspect of social development should be stressed based on the text?
Dynamic nature and focus on transformative change.
Test your knowledge on the various approaches to defining social development and the diverse normative beliefs of scholars and practitioners. Explore the rich diversity of ideas that find expression in social development theory and practice. Understand the different types of intervention prioritized in these definitions.
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