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What is social change according to Robert Moore?
What is social change according to Robert Moore?
- Any significant alteration in the social structure that originates endogenously.
- A minor alteration in the social structure.
- Any significant alteration in the social structure that originates exogenously.
- Any significant alteration in the social structure, which may originate endogenously or exogenously in any institutional area. (correct)
Who defined social change as 'any significant alteration in the social structure'?
Who defined social change as 'any significant alteration in the social structure'?
- Mark K.M. Obeng
- Robert Moore (correct)
- Dr. Fidelia Ohemeng
- Assimeng
What is the primary source of social change in Ghanaian society?
What is the primary source of social change in Ghanaian society?
- Industrialization
- Education
- Colonialism (correct)
- Urbanisation
What is a characteristic of traditional societies?
What is a characteristic of traditional societies?
What is the title of the book written by Assimeng?
What is the title of the book written by Assimeng?
What is the year of the publication of the book written by Assimeng?
What is the year of the publication of the book written by Assimeng?
What is another source of social change in Ghanaian society?
What is another source of social change in Ghanaian society?
What is a feature of traditional authority?
What is a feature of traditional authority?
What is the title of the topic covered in Session One?
What is the title of the topic covered in Session One?
What is the main basis for status and roles in traditional societies?
What is the main basis for status and roles in traditional societies?
Which of the following is a factor of social change?
Which of the following is a factor of social change?
What is the composition of the MMDAs?
What is the composition of the MMDAs?
What is an impact of colonialism on the Ghanaian society?
What is an impact of colonialism on the Ghanaian society?
Who wrote the book 'Social Change in Ghana'?
Who wrote the book 'Social Change in Ghana'?
What is the primary function of the MMDAs?
What is the primary function of the MMDAs?
What is the role of the TACUC in the Local Government Structure?
What is the role of the TACUC in the Local Government Structure?
What is the page range of the reading material assigned from Assimeng's book?
What is the page range of the reading material assigned from Assimeng's book?
What is the economy of traditional societies mainly based on?
What is the economy of traditional societies mainly based on?
What is one of the preliminary achievements of the MMDAs?
What is one of the preliminary achievements of the MMDAs?
What event marked the transition from traditionality to modernism in Ghana?
What event marked the transition from traditionality to modernism in Ghana?
Who forms part of the MMDAs?
Who forms part of the MMDAs?
What is the role of the MMDAs in terms of resources?
What is the role of the MMDAs in terms of resources?
What is not a function of the MMDAs?
What is not a function of the MMDAs?
When will the TACUC be established?
When will the TACUC be established?
What was the limitation of chiefs in terms of passing bye-laws?
What was the limitation of chiefs in terms of passing bye-laws?
What was the main reason for the promulgation of the Local Government System in 1988?
What was the main reason for the promulgation of the Local Government System in 1988?
What are the three tiers of the Local Government Structure?
What are the three tiers of the Local Government Structure?
What are the roles of the Regional Coordinating Councils?
What are the roles of the Regional Coordinating Councils?
What was the impact of colonialism on the traditional polity?
What was the impact of colonialism on the traditional polity?
What is the composition of the Regional Coordinating Councils?
What is the composition of the Regional Coordinating Councils?
What are the remaining functions of chiefs in the traditional polity?
What are the remaining functions of chiefs in the traditional polity?
When was the Local Government System promulgated in Ghana?
When was the Local Government System promulgated in Ghana?
What is the total population of Ghana according to the 2010 census?
What is the total population of Ghana according to the 2010 census?
How many regions are there in Ghana according to the 2010 census?
How many regions are there in Ghana according to the 2010 census?
What is the population of the Western region of Ghana according to the 2010 census?
What is the population of the Western region of Ghana according to the 2010 census?
What percentage of the population is in the 0-14 age group according to the 2010 census?
What percentage of the population is in the 0-14 age group according to the 2010 census?
What is the total dependent population according to the 2010 census?
What is the total dependent population according to the 2010 census?
What is the population of the Ashanti region of Ghana according to the 2010 census?
What is the population of the Ashanti region of Ghana according to the 2010 census?
How many censuses have been conducted in Ghana since independence?
How many censuses have been conducted in Ghana since independence?
What is the population of the Upper West region of Ghana according to the 2010 census?
What is the population of the Upper West region of Ghana according to the 2010 census?
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Study Notes
Session 1: The Concept of Social Change
- Societies are dynamic, with both gradual and swift changes.
- Social structure and social change are introduced as key concepts.
- Social change is defined as any significant alteration in the social structure, originating from within or outside the institutional area, leading to changes in other areas.
What is Social Change?
- According to Robert Moore (1967), social change involves alterations in the social structure, affecting other institutional areas.
- Examples of social change include the impact of smartphones on society.
Sources of Social Change
- Industrialization, innovation, and technology
- Education and social movements (e.g., civil rights movements)
- Wars, civil wars, and political instability
- Colonialism and urbanization/modernization
Social Change in Ghana: The Impact of Colonialism
- Colonialism is the primary source of change in Ghanaian society, introduced from outside.
- The impact of colonialism led to gradual changes in various institutions, including the political institution.
From Traditionality to Modernism
- Features of traditional society include:
- Belief in the legitimacy of authority
- Traditional societies are non-literate, with economies based on agriculture
- History based on oral traditions
- The transition from traditionality to modernism involves the loss of traditional institutional functions, such as the loss of monopoly over important trade routes and commodities.
The Modern Political System: The Local Government Structure
- The local government system consists of three tiers:
- Regional Coordinating Councils (RCCs)
- District/Municipal/Metropolitan Assemblies (MMDAs)
- Town, Area Councils, and Unit Committees (TACUCs)
- The RCCs coordinate and formulate integrated plans and programs for MMDAs, harmonizing with national development policies.
Functions of the MMDAs
- Overall development of districts and preparation of development plans and budgets
- Engagement in trade, industry, and commerce for development
- Maintenance of public works and services
- Cooperation with national security for district security
Session 3: Demographic Changes - Rural-Urban Migration
- Ghana's population has grown substantially, with five censuses conducted since independence.
- Changes in Ghana's demography include a significant growth in population from 1948 to 2010.
- Population by region and sex (2010) shows:
- Western Region: 2,376,021
- Central Region: 2,201,863 +Greater Accra: 4,010,054
- ... (more regions listed)
Age Distribution (2010)
- Age distribution:
- 0-14: 9,450,398
- 15-64: 14,040,893
- 65+: 1,167,532
- Adult population (18+): 13,632,299
- Dependent population: 10,617,930
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