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Question
Would you agree with the statement that rapid social change is a comparatively new phenomenon in human history? Give reasons for your answer.
Solution
Yes, rapid social change is a comparatively new phenomenon in human history. It has been estimated that human beings have been in existence for 500,000 years, but civilization started only around 6,000 years ago. The most rapid changes started 400 years ago and the pace of changes increased in the last100 years. This acceleration in changes was mainly due to advancements in technology and the advent of the industrial revolution. Therefore, the speed of these changes that are occurring, is increasing day by day, every decade. Human beings are progressing towards development and new scientific milestones every day.
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