1. Social Change JYOTI Assistant Professor
Department of Political Science
PGGC-11
Chandigarh

2. Nature or Characteristics
It is a universal Phenomena
It is an essential law
It is community change
Nature of social change is diferent in different socities
Speed of social change is uneven
It is related to time factor
It can not be predicted

3. Modes of Social Change The different modes of social change are:
Evolution
Progress
Development
Revolution
Social Movement

4. Factors of Social Change
Natural factors
Geographical factors
Biological factors
Demographic factors
Economic factors
Cultural factors
Technological factors

5. Hindrances in the way of Social Change
Traditionalism
Ignorance
Indolence
Caste System
Desire for Stability
Vested Interests
Economic Costs