Principles and Techniques of Veterinary and AH Extension

FACTORS OF SOCIAL CHANGE

• All societies are characterized both by continuity and change. Continuity is maintained by social controls, particularly by the methods, which transmit the accumulated social heritage to the new organisation. Eg:- Methods in child rearing, education etc.,
• Many factors influence social change. Each of these factors are discussed for the purpose of clarity and understanding. However it must be made clear that each of these factors cannot influence social change independently to other factors.
• The following are the factors influencing the social change:
  • Demographic factor
  • Technological factor
  • Economic factor
  • Cultural factor
  • Legislation
  • Planning
  • Education