Charles Darwin: process of evolution in the survival of the fittest and evolutions course was towards perfection; laissez-faire (hands off) and let society take its course 3. ... Know the difference between social structures and social institutions. a. social structure is the patterns of social relationships and social institutions that make up society b. social institutions: an established and organized system of social behavior with recognized purpose 3. What is meant by social change and social interaction? a. social change: the alteration of social interaction, social institutions, st...

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Light, D. et al (1982:550) defined social change as variations overtime, in the behaviour patterns, culture, and structure of society. ... Social and political changes appear to continuities and discontinuities in a group of people. Social and political changes happen everywhere and at any time although the rate may vary depending on many factors. Some social and political changes are unintended, unplanned and often generate controversy. ... Modern day liberalisation has attached certain values to issues of change e.g. integration, conformity, social solidarity, harmony, freedom of expression...

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