Social change
Example: The civil rights movement sparked significant social change in the 1960s.
Definition
"Social change" refers to the significant alteration over time in behavior patterns, cultural values, norms, and social institutions within a society. It often results from movements, technological advancements, or shifts in economic conditions, profoundly impacting how people interact and live together.
Etymology
The term "social change" combines 'social,' derived from the Latin 'socialis,' meaning 'of companionship or allies,' and 'change,' from Old English 'cēosan,' meaning 'to choose' or 'to alter.' Together, they describe the process of altering societal structures and relationships. Did you know that the concept gained prominence during the 19th and 20th centuries as societies rapidly evolved?
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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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