Social Change, Modernization, Globalization, and Sustainable Development

Vocabulary flashcards generated from lecture notes on social change, modernization, globalization, local wisdom, and sustainable development.

Intended Change (Progress)

Social change that is planned and desired because it brings advancement, convenience, and improvements to society, such as toll road construction.

Regional Isolation

A major obstacle to social change caused by a lack of connection or interaction between a community and the outside world.

Modern Agricultural Technology

Innovations such as modern harvesting machinery that make agricultural work faster, time-efficient, and more productive.

Rational Thinking

A core characteristic of modern society defined by logical reasoning and common sense rather than reliance on myths.

Instant Consumption Pattern

A lifestyle shift brought about by modernization and online shopping applications, leading society to purchase goods instantly.

Selective Filter Mindset

An attitude of adopting new technologies or external influences while filtering them to remain aligned with local cultural values.

Drivers of Modernization

Factors pushing society to improve quality of life, primarily driven by higher levels of education and human curiosity.

Cultural Globalization

The international spread of cultural practices, lifestyles, and consumer habits, such as foreign fast-food restaurant chains operating locally.

Educational Globalization

The positive outcome of global internet access that enables students to access information and take online courses from foreign instructors.

Cultural Filtering Strategy

The practice of selectively filtering foreign culture while continuing to preserve one's own local cultural heritage.

Petik Laut Tradition

A coastal local wisdom tradition that expresses gratitude and helps preserve a harmonious relationship between humans and nature.

Creative Preservation of Local Wisdom

The survival of traditional practices, such as modern batik clothing, achieved by adapting them creatively to contemporary trends.

Sustainable Development

A development concept focused on meeting present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs.

Environmental Sustainability Goal

A core goal of sustainable development dedicated to preserving nature and preventing environmental degradation.

Daily Sustainability Practices

Practical everyday behaviors that support the environment, such as sorting waste and engaging in recycling.

Regressive Change (Perubahan Regress)

A form of social change that leads to decline or negative consequences, such as juvenile delinquency driven by social media influence.

External Factors of Social Change

Causes of social transformation originating outside society, such as wars and natural disasters.

Social Mobility Opportunity

A positive impact of social change that creates opportunities for individuals to advance in social rank or class.

Modern Society Characteristics

Traits defined by open-mindedness toward new discoveries and logical thinking, contrasting with closed minds and belief in mysticism.

Health Sector Modernization

Advances in medical technology and pharmaceuticals that enhance health outcomes and lower mortality rates.

Critical Openness

The ideal mental attitude when encountering modernization, characterized by remaining open to new ideas while staying critical and selective.

Real-Time Globalization

The current era of globalization characterized by instantaneous, real-time connectivity enabled by the internet.

Closed Economic System

An isolated, anti-import economic approach that stands in opposition to the principles of economic globalization.

Social Alienation

A negative byproduct of globalization marked by a loss of social concern and diminished empathy among neighbors.

Globalizing Local Products

The strategy of packaging traditional local items, such as traditional cassava chips, attractively for international export.

Larung Sesaji Tradition

A local wisdom tradition practiced by fishermen to express gratitude to God and promote environmental conservation.

Foreign Popular Culture Challenge

The primary threat to preserving local wisdom, caused by youth perceiving foreign pop culture as modern or appealing.

Three Pillars of Sustainable Development

The core principle of sustainability requiring balance across three dimensions: economic growth, social equity, and environmental protection.

Global Goals of Sustainability

Key global objectives under sustainable development focused on eradicating poverty and taking action against climate change.

Sustainable Urban Policy

City planning initiatives that prioritize environmental sustainability, such as creating green open spaces and public transit systems.

Technological Innovation Driver

Inventions such as smartphones that act as major drivers of social change by completely transforming communication and work practices.

Dynamic Social Change

The principle stating that human society is dynamic and continuously changes over time.

Social Revolution

Rapid social change that creates confusion and instability because society is mentally unprepared for sudden shifts.

Unplanned Change (Perubahan Tidak Direncanakan)

Sudden, unintended events such as tsunamis that unexpectedly alter the structural organization of a region.

Reformasi 1998

A major socio-political turning point in Indonesia that completely transformed the national system of governance.

Uncritical Cultural Adoption

The harmful habit of accepting external cultural trends without evaluation, threatening national identity.

Cross-Border E-Commerce

Direct online retail purchasing between local buyers and foreign sellers, reflecting globalized free markets.

Phubbing

The habit of ignoring present individuals to focus on a mobile device, negatively affecting direct social interactions.

Creative Economy Potential of Local Wisdom

The realization that local wisdom does not hinder economic growth, but can be leveraged to drive the creative economy.

Eco-Friendly Waste Management

A sustainable practice of processing plastic waste into handcrafted items to support environmental protection.