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What best describes social change?
What best describes social change?
- A phenomenon that includes increased awareness, attitudinal change, and civic participation. (correct)
- A process limited to political transformations within a society.
- A term used only in the context of economic development.
- A change that only occurs during times of crisis.
Which of the following best defines social justice?
Which of the following best defines social justice?
- An idea centered around maintaining existing societal norms.
- A concept focused solely on economic benefits for wealthier communities.
- A structural change aimed at increasing opportunities for the less privileged. (correct)
- A movement that discourages community involvement and activism.
What role does democracy play in social transformation?
What role does democracy play in social transformation?
- Democracy only affects political changes, not social or economic ones.
- Democracy is irrelevant to social transformation processes.
- Democracy accelerates social transformation by enabling public participation. (correct)
- Democracy inhibits social transformation by maintaining tradition.
How does social activism relate to social change?
How does social activism relate to social change?
Which statement accurately reflects the historical pace of societal transformation?
Which statement accurately reflects the historical pace of societal transformation?
What encompasses civic engagement?
What encompasses civic engagement?
Which of the following best describes the aims of social justice advocates?
Which of the following best describes the aims of social justice advocates?
What is a key characteristic of social transformation?
What is a key characteristic of social transformation?
How do mobile phones enhance personal security for individuals in public spaces?
How do mobile phones enhance personal security for individuals in public spaces?
What emotional effect is associated with frequent communication through mobile phones?
What emotional effect is associated with frequent communication through mobile phones?
What negative outcome can occur due to extensive use of social media?
What negative outcome can occur due to extensive use of social media?
What phenomenon describes individuals creating imagined identities and lives on the internet?
What phenomenon describes individuals creating imagined identities and lives on the internet?
How do social interactions on social media affect mental health according to studies?
How do social interactions on social media affect mental health according to studies?
What is a common behavior exhibited by users who can remain anonymous online?
What is a common behavior exhibited by users who can remain anonymous online?
What is one way that technology affects how real-life events are experienced?
What is one way that technology affects how real-life events are experienced?
Which of the following best describes the impact of mobile technology on personal relationships?
Which of the following best describes the impact of mobile technology on personal relationships?
What is a hallmark of good governance in any society?
What is a hallmark of good governance in any society?
Which factor is considered a major obstacle to the successful implementation of economic reforms?
Which factor is considered a major obstacle to the successful implementation of economic reforms?
How does poverty undermine good governance?
How does poverty undermine good governance?
What conditions are essential for respect for human rights?
What conditions are essential for respect for human rights?
What is one effect of weak rule of law on governance?
What is one effect of weak rule of law on governance?
Which of the following is NOT a challenge facing good governance in developing countries?
Which of the following is NOT a challenge facing good governance in developing countries?
What is the relationship between good governance and human dignity?
What is the relationship between good governance and human dignity?
What impact does extreme poverty have on societal participation?
What impact does extreme poverty have on societal participation?
How do technology rich environments support self-regulated learning?
How do technology rich environments support self-regulated learning?
What is a potential outcome of communicating with people from diversified moral norms?
What is a potential outcome of communicating with people from diversified moral norms?
What role does digital technology play in self-learning good habits?
What role does digital technology play in self-learning good habits?
What is an ethical dilemma people may face due to exposure to diverse philosophical thoughts?
What is an ethical dilemma people may face due to exposure to diverse philosophical thoughts?
What consequence might arise from increased uncertainty in the digital world regarding ethical values?
What consequence might arise from increased uncertainty in the digital world regarding ethical values?
Which of the following is a negative implication of digital technology on ethical values?
Which of the following is a negative implication of digital technology on ethical values?
How can exposure to different cultures via digital technology impact moral beliefs?
How can exposure to different cultures via digital technology impact moral beliefs?
Why might someone experience an ethical dilemma when accessing various digital sources?
Why might someone experience an ethical dilemma when accessing various digital sources?
In a federal government, how are powers typically divided between the federal authority and the units?
In a federal government, how are powers typically divided between the federal authority and the units?
Which country typically exhibits a weaker federal government in relation to its states?
Which country typically exhibits a weaker federal government in relation to its states?
What is the nature of the governments in a federation?
What is the nature of the governments in a federation?
What characteristic must a federation's constitution possess?
What characteristic must a federation's constitution possess?
Why is a rigid constitution important in a federal government?
Why is a rigid constitution important in a federal government?
What role does a special judiciary play in a federation?
What role does a special judiciary play in a federation?
What do residuary powers refer to in a federal structure?
What do residuary powers refer to in a federal structure?
What typically happens if a law is found to be at variance with the constitution in a federation?
What typically happens if a law is found to be at variance with the constitution in a federation?
Study Notes
Social Transformation
- All aspects of life are restructured during social transformation: culture, social relations, politics, economy, thinking, and living.
- Societies have evolved from small groups, united by instinct, need, and fear, to small communities bound by circumstances, kinship, traditions, and religious beliefs, to nations tied together by history, politics, ideology, culture, and laws.
- Historically, change occurred slowly, with generational gaps between transformations in living conditions.
Social Change
- Social change encompasses a range of outcomes, from increased awareness and understanding to policy change.
- Social justice is key, focusing on structural change to increase opportunities for the disadvantaged.
- Social justice values equity, access, and inclusion for all, particularly for historically marginalized communities.
Social Activism
- Actions taken to ensure inclusion, equity, fairness, and justice.
- Intentional actions to bring about social, political, economic, or environmental change.
Civic Engagement
- People's participation in civic, community, and political life.
- Ranges from becoming informed about issues to political advocacy and organizing.
Digital Technology's Positive Impacts
- Provides a sense of security through mobile phones, facilitating access to help.
- Increased emotional satisfaction and self-conception by strengthening social connections.
- Technological environments foster self-regulated learning, enabling critical thinking and knowledge acquisition.
- Promotes the development of universal moral values through diverse perspectives and global philosophical debates.
- Facilitates self-learning of good habits through exposure to others' experiences and moral decision-making.
Digital Technology's Negative Impacts
- Isolation: Social media, designed to connect people, can lead to social isolation.
- Secondhand living: Virtual realities replace real-life experiences, blurring the lines between online and offline.
- Depression and anxiety: Excessive social media use and restricted real-life social interactions can contribute to mental health issues.
- Anonymity and Fake Personality: Digital technology allows users to hide their identities fostering antisocial behavior.
Digital Technology's Ethical Impacts
- Ethical Dilemma: Access to diverse philosophical thought can create ethical dilemmas when personal values clash with work environments.
- Increasing Uncertainty: The digital world raises complex ethical issues.
Good Governance
- Seeks to improve the state's capacity, efficiency, and effectiveness.
- Emphasizes accountability, transparency, and responsiveness.
- Essential for ensuring respect for human rights.
Challenges to Good Governance
- Poverty: undermines good governance and democracy by creating barriers to rights and participation.
- Division of Powers: In federal governments, power is divided between the center and units.
- Separate Government: Federal systems have distinct government apparatus at the center and unit levels.
- Written Constitution: Essential to define the framework of power distribution and responsibilities.
- Rigid Constitution: Prevents easy changes to the distribution of power.
- Special Judiciary: Necessary to resolve disputes between federal and state governments.
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Explore the concepts of social transformation, social change, and social activism in this quiz. Understand how societies evolve and how social justice seeks to create equity and inclusion for marginalized communities. Engage with key terms and frameworks that drive social progress.
