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Social Change
Why it does and doesn’t happen
“Never doubt that a small group of committed citizens can change the world, indeed it’s the only thing that ever has.”
Margaret Mead
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Why does social change happen?
Some societies change more than othersFor example:
Some monarchies enjoy much reverence from the population while other monarchies have lost support
Canada and social change…
What social changes have happened in Canada during the last
20 years
10 years
2 years
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What needs to happen for change to occur?
Leadership
A leader needs to have charisma for change to occur
What is charisma?
Charisma – describes a leader who has a large vision, magnetic style, strong popular support and aspects of extraordinary, superhuman, and supernatural character
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Charismatic Leaders
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Elites
People can also have an influence on change Elites create social change and influence its
direction Social change usually happens when elites as
well as leaders get together to create change
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People want Change There can be a vary charismatic leader and change
won’t happen because people don’t want change The public has to be in the mood for change The environment influences a persons need for
change – Example: liberal surrounding = liberal attitudes
Do the values we have early in life stay with us for the rest of our live?
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Impediments to Change
Traditional Cultural Values
Although a society may want to modernize there would be individuals in society who would want to keep it the same because the traditional way is better for them
Example: Malaysian rice farmers
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Expense
Change can be expensiveIf the government wants to establish more
social programs it is the citizenry who will pay for the changes
People may not be willing to pay for the programs because they do not want them
What social programs should Canadians support?
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Change Quotes “If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change
it, change your attitude. Don't complain.” ~ Maya Angelou “Any change, even a change for the better, is always
accompanied by drawbacks and discomforts.” ~ Arnold Bennett
“You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” ~ Mahatma Gandhi
“If you would attain to what you are not yet, you must always be displeased by what you are. For where you are pleased with yourself there you have remained. Keep adding, keep walking, keep advancing.” ~ Saint Augustine