The
Social Change means the change in social structure and its activities. The
fundamental
structure of every society is formed through the production system of that
society
and the relationship among various professionals related to that system.
Besides,
some
other super structures are also developed along with this structure. They are,
for
example,
the rules and regulations, politics, culture, etc. So, the changes of
fundamental
and
super structures of the society are called social change. On social change,
sociologist Kingsley Davis said, “social change is the change in social structure
and activities”. MacIver said “social change is the change in the human relationship”.
That is, social change is the behavioural change of the person, group and organization
residing in the society. It is the change in the culture and tradition of the society.
To sum up, the social change is the overall change of the life system of a
nation, and it takes place sometimes at a slow pace and sometimes at a quick
pace. The impact of this change deeply touches the economy, politics, social
policy, religious values and even the age old system of life. The creative
activities of the society get new momentum. New branches and skills of science
are opened up. Enthusiasm for creating something new is born, and the process
of forming new society begins.
