Aboriginal people protesting in Australia. One sign reads: open your eye

How Does Social Change Happen?

The concept of social change involves a transition in society from one state to another, within a specific point in time. The level of change, and whether this change has a profound effect on a society, depends on a complex interplay of actors, actions and organisation.

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People watching a concert

Society

Today’s social science post comes from sociologist, Peter Berger, from “Invitation to Sociology.”

A beautiful white drum suspended. Quote: Society provides us with warm, reasonably comfortable caves, in which we can huddle with our fellows, beating on the drums that drown out the howling hyenas of the surrounding darkness. “ecstasy” is the actor stepping outside the caves alone, to face the night.
– Peter Berger (1963: 149-150)
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Close up of two people with outstretched hands touching

Social Science of Helping Others

Sociology and psychology studies show that supporting people by complementing their knowledge and talents has better outcomes in comparison to times when we impose our help upon others. This applies with parenting, between couples, and in times of conflict involving strangers.

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Social Science Aiding the Future

Postgraduate students discuss how social science can improve the future

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Social Science in Multidisciplinary Research

The Vice Chancellor of Cambridge University says the social sciences have an important role to play in society, especially through multidisciplinary research.

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