Chapter 8: Social Change
Complete the following statement by choosing the correct alternative given in the bracket and rewrite it.
Social change as a term is _________.
OPTIONS
value loaded
ethically neutral
prejudiced
SOLUTION
Social change as a term is ethically neutral.
The effects of an earthquake on people is a ________ factor of change.
OPTIONS
geographical
biological
cultural
SOLUTION
The effects of an earthquake on people is a geographical factor of change.
The Slum Rehabilitation programme within a city is an example of _______ social change.
OPTIONS
planned
unplanned
revolutionary
SOLUTION
The Slum Rehabilitation programme within a city is an example of planned social change.
The study of sex ratio is a _______ factor of change.
OPTIONS
biological
technological
natural
SOLUTION
The study of sex ratio is a biological factor of change.
Correct the incorrect pair and rewrite it.
OPTIONS
Earthquake - Physical
Fundamentalism - Biological
Growing urbanization - Economic
E-governance - Technological
SOLUTION
Fundamentalism - Socio-cultural factor
Identify the appropriate term from the given options and rewrite it against the given statement.
Impact of rising sea water level on coastal regions.
OPTIONS
Physical factor
Educational factor
Economic factor
SOLUTION
Impact of rising sea water level on coastal regions. - Physical factor
Creating awareness about the problem of sexual abuse.
OPTIONS
Physical factor
Educational factor
Economic factor
SOLUTION
Creating awareness about the problem of sexual abuse. - Educational factor
Correct underlined words and complete the statement.
Social change is a linear process.
SOLUTION
Social change is a multilinear process
All teachers are expected to think about how they will teach a unit in the classroom. This is an example of unplanned change.
SOLUTION
All teachers are expected to think about how they will teach a unit in the classroom. This is an example of planned change.
Write difference.
Planned change and Unplanned Change
SOLUTION
Short-term and Long-term change
SOLUTION
Explain the following concept with an example.
Social change
SOLUTION
Social change is a change in the social structure and social relationships of society.
Example: Changes in the structure and functioning of social institutions like family, marriage, religion, government, education, and economy. Change in family structure: Today, there is a rise in the number of nuclear and single-parent families as compared to earlier decades.
Long-term change
SOLUTION
Long-term change refers to those changes which take years or decades to produce results.
Example: It takes time to get rid of social evils like dowry, early marriage, or domestic violence.
State whether the following statement is True or False with reasons.
Prejudice and fear of the unknown is an obstacle to change.
OPTIONS
True
False
SOLUTION
This statement is True.
Reason: Sometimes people are not open to change as they are too comfortable within their life. Sometimes people don't perceive the need to change prejudice or attitude towards a change also becomes obstacles. Fear of the unknown leads people to avoid differences. Hence, prejudice and fear of the unknown is an obstacle to social change.
Social change can be predicted accurately.
OPTIONS
True
False
SOLUTION
This statement is False.
Reason: Just like it is impossible to predict human behaviour with complete accuracy, it is impossible to predict social change. In most cases, social change is a result of the interaction of multiple factors. It is difficult to forecast the complex interaction between these factors. Further, it may not always be a planned change.
Complete the concept map
Identify the significant factor of change for each:
SOLUTION
Give your personal response.
Do you think people do not accept change easily? Why?
SOLUTION
Yes, I think people do not accept change easily. Customs and traditions which are embedded in society do not allow people to accept new ideas and acts as an obstacle to social change. Sometimes lack of motivation or interest also causes hindrance to social change. Even though social change is universal, there are more often some quarters of resistance to change.
Do you think the ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyan’ has had a positive impact on society? Justify your response.
SOLUTION
Yes. I feel that ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyan’ has had a positive impact on society. Millions of people from all walks of life have contributed to achieving the mission of ‘Clean India.’ It helped to improve sanitation practices. There has been a reduction in open defecation. There has also been an improvement in public health. The mission not only improved human welfare but also generated positive effects on the environment.
Do you think the ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyan’ has had a positive impact on society? Justify your response.
SOLUTION
Yes. I feel that ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyan’ has had a positive impact on society. Millions of people from all walks of life have contributed to achieving the mission of ‘Clean India.’ It helped to improve sanitation practices. There has been a reduction in open defecation. There has also been an improvement in public health. The mission not only improved human welfare but also generated positive effects on the environment.
Sociology 11th Standard Balbharati Solutions Maharashtra State Board
Balbharati Solutions for Sociology 11th Standard Maharashtra State Board Chapterwise. These Balbharati Solutions for Sociology 11th Standard Maharashtra State Board will help students understand the concepts better.
• Chapter 1: Introduction to Sociology
• Chapter 2: Contribution of Western and Indian Sociologists
• Chapter 3: Basic Concepts in Sociology
• Chapter 4: Social Institutions
• Chapter 7: Social Stratification
Balbharati Solutions for Class 11th Standard FYJC Maharashtra.
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