Discuss Cultural Change and Distinguish Among Discovery, Invention, and Diffusion

question 109

Essay

Discuss cultural change and distinguish among discovery, invention, and diffusion as sources of cultural change. For each source of change, explain what it generally consists of and give an example.

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Definitions:

Class Conflict

The tension or antagonism that exists in society due to competing socioeconomic interests and desires between people of different classes.

Alienation

The feeling of being isolated and disconnected from one’s community, work, or sense of self, often discussed in social, economic, and psychological contexts.

Exploitation

The act of using someone or something unfairly for one's own advantage, often in a manner that is unethical or unjust.

Ideology

a system of ideas, values, and beliefs that influences the way individuals view the world and their place in it, often associated with political or social movements.