Social change
Example: Social change often results from collective action and new ideas.
Definition
"Social change" refers to significant alterations over time in societal structures, cultural norms, behaviors, or institutions, often driven by collective actions, technological advancements, or ideological shifts. It impacts how communities organize, interact, and evolve within a historical context.
Translations
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cambio social -
sociale verandering -
canvi social -
changement social -
gesellschaftlicher Wandel
Etymology
The term "social change" combines "social," derived from the Latin 'socialis,' meaning 'of companionship or society,' and "change," from Old English 'cēosan,' meaning 'to choose or replace.' The phrase emerged in the 19th century to describe transformations within societies, highlighting the dynamic nature of human communities.
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"Social change" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 198 commonly used words.
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