Social and Cultural Continuity and Change

Which concept is best described as: "A set of opinions or convictions; ideas we believe in as the truth. These can come from one’s own experience and reflection, or from what one is told by others."

• Values

• Traditions

• Beliefs

• Customs

What is the syllabus definition for the concept 'conflict'?

• A perceived incompatibility of goals or actions. It can occur at all levels in society and its resolution can involve modification to what was previously in place.

• The persistence or consistent existence of cultural elements in a society across time. It can also be referred to as the maintenance of the traditions and social structures that bring stability to a society.

• A social process that gives power or authority to people at a micro level, to groups at a meso level, and to institutions at a macro level, allowing them to think, behave, take action, control and make decisions.

• Deeply held ideas and beliefs that guide our thinking, language and behaviour. Differences in values exist among groups of people in society and are a part of one’s culture. They can be challenged.

Which concept is described as "The ability of individual members of a group to work together to achieve a common goal that is in the group’s interests and that contributes to the continued existence of the group."

• Values

• Beliefs

• Cooperation

• Continuity

What is the name for the concept with this definition "A social process that gives power or authority to people at a micro level, to groups at a meso level, and to institutions at a macro level, allowing them to think, behave, take action, control and make decisions."

• Continuity

• Cooperation

• Empowerment

• Change

Choose the correct concept for: "The required development to meet current human needs, whether economic, social or environmental, without jeopardising the needs of future generations or the health of the planet for all species depending on it for their existence. It implies deliberate, responsible and proactive decision making from the local to the global level about a more equitable distribution of resources and the minimalisation of negative impacts of humans on the planet."

• Westernisation

• Empowerment

• Sustainability

• Modernisation

What is the concept for: "The body of cultural practices and beliefs that are passed down from generation to generation, often by word of mouth and behavioural modelling, that are integral to the socialisation process and that represent stability and continuity of the society or culture."

• Continuity

• Beliefs

• Values

• Tradition

This definition describes which concept: "Deeply held ideas and beliefs that guide our thinking, language and behaviour. Differences in these exist among groups of people in society and are a part of one’s culture. They can be challenged."

• Power

• Values

• Tradition

• Society

Fill in the bank: The concept _________ is best described as "A social process where the values, customs and practices of industrial capitalism are adopted to form the basis of cultural change."

Fill in the blank: The concept __________ is best described as "A process of dynamic social change resulting from the diffusion and adoption of the characteristics of apparently more advanced societies by other societies that are apparently less advanced. It involves social transformation whereby the society becomes technologically advanced and updates cultural life."

Fill in the blank: The concept _____________ is best described as "The persistence or consistent existence of cultural elements in a society across time. Continuity can also be referred to as the maintenance of the traditions and social structures that bring stability to a society."