SOCA03Y3 Lecture 2: Social Change
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Originates from sources of the latest ideas, dvpts, and discoveries. Addresses a strong need felt by the public. Material rather than non-material (e. g. , an invention as to a change in values) Collective behaviour ppl unit to achieve a single and meaningful goal that may inspire social change. Collectivity ppl who join together on a basis of loosely defined norms. Localized collectivities members are located in each other"s immediate physical presence. Dispersed collectivities members are located in diff places at the same time. Social pattern that appeals to a large # of ppl. Negative, irrational behav that appeal to a specific type of person. Adjustment to new norms that emerge w/i given a given group in certain situations. Solidarity w/ standing rock (stop the dakota access pipeline) Informal social mvmnts emerge in opposition to a specific local issue, grassroots, less resources. Formal social mvmnts inv social mvmnt organizations (smos), more institutionalized, more resources. Reformist: work w/i existing structure to improve society.
