These are the impacts that events, movements, or phenomena have on the ways of life, behaviors, values, beliefs, and interactions within a society or culture.
Think of social and cultural effects like ripples in a pond after you throw a stone. The stone is an event or phenomenon (like a war or technological innovation), and the ripples it creates are changes in how people live, think, interact with each other - basically altering their societal norms and cultural practices.
Cultural Diffusion: This refers to the spread of cultural beliefs and social activities from one group to another. It's like sharing your favorite playlist with friends who then share it with others.
Social Change: This is any significant alteration over time in behavior patterns and cultural values. It's like changing fashion trends; what was popular last year may not be this year.
Sociocultural Evolution: This term describes theories about how cultures and societies change over time. Imagine it as upgrading your phone software; old features might get replaced by new ones for better functionality.
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