In this article we will discuss about social change:- 1. Definition of Social Change 2. Social Change: A Factionalist Perspective 3. Factors of Social Change. Definition of Social Change: The dynamic quality inherent in the basic social processes leads us to the investigation of the problems of social change. We have seen that the basic… Continue reading Social Change: Definition, Functionalist Perspective and Factors
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Marxian Explanation of Social Change
In this article we will discuss about the Marxian explanation of social change. According to Marx, social change occurs as a sequel to class struggle. The seeds of class struggle which generate change are found in the economic infra-structure of society. At the dawn of human history, when man used to live, in the words… Continue reading Marxian Explanation of Social Change
The Weberian Analysis of Protestant Ethic and Capitalism
In this article we will discuss about the Weberian analysis of protestant ethic and capitalism. Max Weber did not agree with Marx that economic forces alone bring about social change; “Weber saw that there is a direct relation between the practical ethics of a community and the character of its economic system, but he refused… Continue reading The Weberian Analysis of Protestant Ethic and Capitalism