Forces of social change

Catalyst of Social Change

* Leadership
* *A charismatic leader that people will follow can promote change*

Catalyst of Social Change 2

* A Population Ready for Change
* *Undesirable conditions, such as economic depression, social discontent, oppression, injustice or inequality*

Impediments of Social Change 1

* Traditional Cultural Values
* *Ideals and values passed from generation to generation in the home, school and society at large*
* *Religious beliefs maintain norms and values*
* Little Cultural Interaction
* *Low exposure to other cultures, practices and ideals*
* *Reduces exogenous influences*

Impediments of Social Change 2

* Those in Power Maintaining the Status Quo
* *Workers staying employed at low wages/power, leaders staying in power, religious leaders as intermediaries between God and man*

Impediments of Social Change 3

* Little Education/Innovation/Emerging Technologies
* *Limited learning and exposure to practices and ideals*

Impediments of Social Change 4

* The Expense of Change
* *Economic change and investment required*
* *Social change may require new institutions, systems and order*
* *A fundamental shift in ideologies may be hard to accept*
* *Absence of research does not promote change*
* *It’s often easier to do nothing*