Social Change

What theory of social change believed that society is by nature unequal and competitive?

• Conflict Theory

• Evolutionary model

• Functionalist Theory

• Natural Selection

What theory of social change believed that all parts of a society must be harmonious?

• Conflict Theory

• Evolutionary model

• Functionalist Theory

• Natural Selection

Explain how The Civil Rights Movement is used as an example for social change.

Outline and explain Billings' study of the two communities in Kentucky.

What was the Liberation Theology Movement?

_________ _________ occurs when a minority view challenges the majority view and eventually becomes the majority.

To bring about social change, minorities must show they are certain in their beliefs by placing themselves at some risk or inconvenience. This involves showing:

• Commitment

• Consistency

• Flexibility

For social change to occur, minorities must strike a balance between consistency and ___________

If the minority are effective in their displays of commitment, consistency and flexibility, people will start leaving the majority and join the minority. The minority will gain momentum, a process known as the ___________ effect.

People in places of authority can change laws which makes a minority's behaviour more of a social norm. This demonstrates how o_________ plays a role in social change.