In this article we will discuss about the cause and effects of technology on social change. How Technology Causes Social Change: Ogburn has made an extensive study of the patterns of change in material culture. He refers to two basic patterns. First, mechanical inventions tend to accumulate, and, as a result, the material culture becomes… Continue reading Causes and Effects of Technology on Social Changes
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Social Changes in India: Its Meaning and Factors
Meaning and Definition of Social Changes: When Oliver Goldsmith becomes rueful over the changing face of the Deserted Village, or even when Rabindranath Tagore laments the obliteration of the times of Kalidasa, each is reflecting his views on social change. Social change, however, would not mean that the mere face of the peaceful village has… Continue reading Social Changes in India: Its Meaning and Factors
Social Changes, Evolution, Development and Progress
Introduction: It has been understood that social change as a term shall signify such changes as affect the nature and structure of social groups and institutions and the social relations between the individual, the group and the institutions in a society. ‘Development’, ‘evolution’ and ‘progress’ are the different modes of change and whenever we speak… Continue reading Social Changes, Evolution, Development and Progress