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What does social development focus on?
What does social development focus on?
- Maintaining the status quo of social structures
- Developing social and emotional skills across the lifespan (correct)
- Advancing economic development only
- Promoting individualism over social connections
What does social change refer to?
What does social change refer to?
- Preservation of social relations
- Alteration of the social order of a society (correct)
- Static nature of social institutions
- Philosophical idea of social progress
What may social change be driven through?
What may social change be driven through?
- Genetic predispositions
- Individual preferences and choices
- Political ideologies only
- Cultural, religious, economic, environmental, scientific, or technological forces (correct)
What are the sources of change according to the text?
What are the sources of change according to the text?
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What does social change not necessarily refer to?
What does social change not necessarily refer to?
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Social Development and Change
- Social development focuses on the improvement of society, encompassing economic, social, and political progress.
- Social change refers to the alteration or modification of society's structure, institutions, and social relationships over time.
Drivers of Social Change
- Social change may be driven through various means, including:
- Conflict and revolution
- Education and enlightenment
- Technological advancements and innovation
- Ideological and cultural shifts
- Economic and environmental factors
Sources of Change
- According to the text, the sources of change include:
- Internal factors, such as population growth, urbanization, and social inequality
- External factors, such as globalization, technological advancements, and environmental degradation
What Social Change is Not
- Social change does not necessarily refer to:
- Cyclical or repetitive patterns of social behavior
- Minor or superficial adjustments to societal norms and institutions
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