Social Sciences
What's Anthropology?
The social science that studies human cultures, traditions, and how humans adapt to environments.
What is Social Change?
The transformation of culture, institutions, and behaviour over time.
What are Economic Factors?
Changes in wealth, employment, trade, and economic systems that influence society.
What is Evolutionary Theory of Change?
This theory suggests societies gradually develop from simple forms to more complex ones.
Who is Wade Davis?
A Canadian anthropologist who studies disappearing cultures and Indigenous knowledge.
What's Psychology?
The social science that studies the human mind, emotions, and behaviour.
What is Ethnocentrism?
Judging another culture using the standards of your own culture.
What are New Technologies?
Innovations such as the internet, smartphones, or artificial intelligence that transform how people live.
What is Cyclical Theory of Change?
This theory suggests societies go through repeating cycles of rise, decline, and renewal, like the changing seasons over the year.
Who is Malcolm Gladwell?
The author of The Tipping Point, a book explaining how small changes can lead to major social trends.
What is Sociology?
The social science that studies social groups, institutions, and relationships in society.
What is a Social Paradigm?
A framework of ideas and beliefs that shapes how people understand society.
What are Environmental Factors?
Natural events like climate change, natural disasters, or resource shortages that impact societies.
What is Challenge and Response Theory?
This theory argues that societies change when they face challenges and must respond to survive.
What is the Tipping Point?
The moment when an idea, behaviour, or trend suddenly spreads rapidly through society.
What is Macrosociology?
This sociological approach studies large-scale systems like governments, economies, and social institutions.
What is Cognitive Dissonance?
The uncomfortable feeling when new information conflicts with existing beliefs.
What are Political Factors?
Government actions, laws, wars, and policy decisions that shape social change.
What is Functionalist Theory of Change?
This theory states social institutions change in order to maintain stability and balance in society.
Who are Connectors, Mavens, and Salesmen?
According to Malcolm Gladwell, these are influential people who help ideas spread quickly in society.
What is Microsociology?
This sociological approach focuses on small-scale interactions between individuals.
What is a Paradigm Shift?
A major change in thinking that transforms how people understand society.
What are Sociocultural Factors?
Cultural beliefs, traditions, values, and social norms that influence how societies evolve.
What is Conflict Theory of Change?
This theory states social change results from conflict between groups competing for power and resources.
What is cultural diversity?
the presence of many different cultures, traditions, beliefs, languages, and ways of life within a society.