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प्रश्न
Discuss the role played by education in bringing about a social change.
उत्तर
Education is a powerful instrument for bringing about social changes in the following ways :
It helps in changing the attitude of the people: It motivates people to favour modem ways of life and to fight against prejudice and superstition prevalent in society.
It helps to fight social drawbacks: It helps people to realize that only through education the downtrodden position can become better and social evils like gambling, drinking, untouchability, dowry, and begging can be eliminated from society.
It helps the people to adapt to the social changes and adjust with them: Social changes occur due to changing lifestyles, changing cultural values, etc. Education helps people in accepting such changes and adjusting accordingly.
It helps in creating social awareness: Education imparts knowledge of right and wrong and makes people aware of their rights and duties as citizens, consumers, and as social beings.
It helps in improving the ideology of people: It is through education that the thoughts and opinions of people can be refined and improved to widen their perspectives and accept different social changes.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Answer the following question briefly :
What is meant by social change?
Explain five features of social change.
Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow:
| The city of Mumbai is built on seven islands. There was a time when streams flowed across different parts of the city, separating one island from another. There was an abundance of green fields and arid marshlands. The beaches were clean and beautiful. Over the years, due to an increase in population and scarcity of land, these areas have been used for constructing roads and buildings. This has affected · the city's ecology and biodiversity and has led to many environmental problems. |
- "Over the years, due to an increase in population and scarcity of land, these areas have been used for constructing roads and buildings." Which aspect of development does this refer to?
- Discuss any four sources of Social Change.
- With reference to the passage, suggest how a city's ecological balance can be maintained.
Social Change refers to a process of change in societal structures, norms and values.
Which one of the following is NOT an example of Social Change?
