Question

What can be defined as the transformation that takes place in the lifestyle of common people?

• A. Competition
• B. Conflict
• C. Social Change
• D. Cooperation

Answer 1

The correct option is C Social Change

As defined by Jones- "Social change is a term used to describe variations in or modification of any aspect of social process, social patterns, social interaction or social organization." Social change in a more wider sense implies any change in social relations. Further, changes in the lifestyle of a person imply changes in the interests, opinions, behavioral orientation of an individual. Thus, social change refers to any significant alteration over time in behaviour patterns and cultural values and norms.

It is one of the characteristics of social change that it is a continuous process but not an intermittent process. It is because changes do not stop. It is an ongoing process without any break. Every society advance and decays in the process of change.