Social Changes and Social Movements ((3))

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Analysis of changes and social movements in our social worlds. Topics include directionality and patterns of change in history; modern sources of change; spheres and domains of change; agents of change and social reaction to change in the form of collective actions. The overall goal of the course will be to provide a theoretical understanding of the transformations constantly occurring in all aspects of social life. Special emphasis will be put on the nature and impact of social movements on society.