Practice Evolutionary Theory (4.1) - Social Change and Development

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Question 1.
What is 'Social Change'?
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Think about changes in society over different time periods.
Question 2.
Name one proponent of Evolutionary Theory.
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Remember the father of sociology!
3Question 3.
What does Evolutionary Theory suggest about societies?
- They remain static.
- They evolve over time from simple to complex.
- They only change due to external forces.
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Recall the main premise of Evolutionary Theory.
4Question 4.
True or False: Auguste Comte is known for his ideas on Evolutionary Theory.
- True
- False
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Think about the father of sociology.
Question 5.
Assess the impact of technological advancements on the stages of social evolution.
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Think about historical innovations and their societal effects.
Question 6.
Evaluate the criticism of Evolutionary Theory using contemporary social movements as examples.
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Look at social movements that have disrupted established norms.

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