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Question
Explain the following concept with an example.
Social change
Solution
Social change is a change in the social structure and social relationships of society.
Example: Changes in the structure and functioning of social institutions like family, marriage, religion, government, education, and economy. Change in family structure: Today, there is a rise in the number of nuclear and single-parent families as compared to earlier decades.
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