Large Scale Social Change
Professor of Sociology and History Craig Calhoun discusses large scale social change, noting that the reason such change is often met with resistance is that not everyone benefits equally in the wake of massive change.
Waves of Change: Technology and Social Change
Twentieth century sociologist Gerhard Lenski said that one way to understand social change is to look at the basic subsistence technology of a society. With that information, much can be deduced about stratification, gender relations, and politica...
Waves of Change: Winnemem Wintu Tribe vs. the Government of the United States
The relationship between the Federal government and the Winnemem Wintu Tribe, located in the Lake Shasta area of Northern California, has at times been extremely strained. In recent years, the main issue of contention concerns the government's plans...
Waves of Change: Winnemem Wintu Make A Stand, The
The Winnemem Wintu tribe joins forces with environmental activists in an effort to persuade those in political power to recognize the tribe and put a stop to the raising of Shasta Dam
Waves of Change: Examples of Social Change
Social change has thundered across the American landscape in countless ways since the Second World War. A good example is the American family, which has been fundamentally altered because most women, as well as men, now work outside the home.
Waves of Change: Winnemem Wintu Tribe: A Question of Survival
The question of survival is one the Winnemem Wintu grapple with on a daily basis. They are concerned about survival, not just in the literal, physical sense, but in terms of their customs and traditions.
Waves of Change: Sources of Social Change
Social change can be driven by any number of factors, including demographic shifts, technology, economic factors, wars, and cultural changes.
Waves of Change: Pros and Cons of Social Change, The
The process of social change is helpful for some people, but hurtful for others. As a result, the prospect of social change is often accompanied by resistance and fear.