Minds On – Make A Sentence… Using these words… Adorbs (Callum) Mansplain (Tyson) Slacktivism (Sydney) Wow Factor (Laura) Humblebrag (Logan) SMH (Meg) Hatewatch (Brianna) Time-poor (Nathan) These are all new words in the Oxford Dictionary! What does this tell us about a changing culture/society?

Thinking About Positive Change: Ted Talk This Talk connects Behaviour, all the Social Sciences and the idea of Social Change.

Textbook Questions Pre-Reading Question (answer what you think in your notes): How Do You Think Change Happens? Read pgs. 20-21 Make a definition list for the bolded terms Make a list of the External Factors that Influence Change and give a brief description of each Answer any questions after each section (highlighted in beige)

External Factors of Change Physical Environment – Impacts from natural disasters, issues such as pollution and global warming, and gradual changes (erosion or drought) Population Changes – Immigration and emigration; mobility within a country. These can impact employment patterns, urban development, etc. Proximity – Being close or far from other cultures can impact change (intercultural contact). This also reflects diffusion – the speading of ideas. Social Environment, Culture and Values – Social structures (collectivist and individualist) can define perspective and attitude towards change. Technology – The implications from the development and use of new technologies. Values/morals are increasingly connected to this.

Theories of Change

Evolutionary Theory All societies start simply and become more complex over time Progress is measured by a society moving towards better conditions Views change as a positive force

Cyclical Theory Suggests that societies, traditions, and values are like trends, fashions in that they are cyclical (like seasons) Stresses that natural growth and demise of cultural expression is inevitable Suggests that once a society reaches pinnacle of power it will then die off

Challenge and Response Theory Societies face challenges by physical environment and by internal and external forces The ability to respond determines the society’s fate

Functionalist Theory Can be traced back to Auguste Comte (1798- 1857), who coined term Sociology Aspects of social life (family, labour, religion, etc) is understood by social statics and social dynamics

Social Statics: The requirements needed to maintain and achieve social order Social Dynamics: The factors that determine social change Functionalists study how society remains stable in the face of competing forces driving change

In simple societies, the function of it is limited to only one or a few institutions (family) As societies grow institutions become more varied, creating new norms, roles and expectations (schools)

Conflict Theory Reflects Neo-Marxism in that groups with opposing interests are in conflict Modern theory believes every society is subject to change and the resulting confusion means conflict is ongoing The conflict between rich and poor is extended to the command class and obey class

Wrap Up – Check In Using the Foundation of Social Change Unit Planner look at the terms we have introduced so far. If we were to have a test right now which ones would you be able to define and which ones would you have no clue about? Put a star beside the ones that you need to review and do it! There are lots of terms – constant review and use of them will help you as we go.