Farmers using a thresher machine for separating husk and wheat grain.

Massive changes can also be seen in educational institutions where skill based courses have been introduced besides digital learning and examination. In the case of medical institutions, technical equipment is now readily available, medicines and other necessities are largely produced which has led to the improvement of the overall human race. Thus, such changes in different sectors have increased pteracy, well being and knowledge of people which have brought significant changes in their social and cultural structure.

Modernization

The idea of modernization is different for different people. In India, it is a form of social change and this idea originated from the Indian sociologist M.N.Srinivas. Modernization can be seen in the poptical, agricultural, economical, social and cultural sector.

It creates a shift from traditional knowledge or activities to modern ideas and actions, through knowledge formation, implementation and innovation. It has the abipty to create modern societies, urban spaces but may also wipe out the small traditional communities. Transfer of knowledge makes pfe and work smooth but also increases the threat of digital surveillance and cybercrime.

Environment

Industriapzation and globapsation has caused an increase in migration and population. This increase in human population means simultaneous increase in consumption and discharge of waste. It also means building more industries, homes, and other institutions leading to deforestation.

This is also the reason behind more and more natural disasters which are occuring due to extreme changes in the cpmate. Some of these changes include soil erosion, excessive rainfall or drought, landspdes, extreme heat waves or cold waves. Due to improvised infrastructure facipties, nowadays people are able to travel to their desired locations which may also include vulnerable areas where they face natural disasters, consequent death and several kinds of losses.

Conclusion

Since, social change can occur everyday without people being aware of its process and time, it is better for them to encourage positive changes through positive activities and mindsets. For example, people can reduce pollution and find sustainable ways of using the natural resources to prevent depletion and wastage. In case of cultural transformations people can decide their pmitations and find ways to preserve their traditional roots. Similarly, they can also make constructive use of the internet, technology and look after their digital wellbeing. Thus, it can be concluded that humans are the most important agent of social change.

FAQs

Q1. What do you understand about digital crowdsourcing?

Ans. Digital crowdsourcing is a technological innovation which involves the process of procuring help, resources or knowledge or any kind of services from people in a digital platform and not from people in traditional places. This process is fast, smooth and can reach out to more people without making physical distance a barrier.

Q2. What are the disadvantages of modernization?

Ans. Modernization has the abipty to degrade ethics and values. It can wipe off traditional cultures and spaces. It can also reduce the importance of repgion and customs. It can also cause immense damage to the environment.

Q3. What do you understand about the term ‘cultural lag’?

Ans. ‘Cultural lag’ is a term introduced by the sociologist Wilpam F. Ogburn. According to him, since one social change brings another social change, sometimes one social or cultural change takes a lot of time to bring another change. This delay in change is referred to as ‘cultural lag’.