Sources of Political Change

Social Science

1. Sources of Political Change

2. Political Change - occurs when there is an alteration in the way in the power and authority are exercised in a particular state. This also entails a shift in the relationship between social groups, classes, and political institutions and processes. Causes: Conflict protests riots Popular movements

3. Is to defend the country from threats such as rampant mass demonstrations, the growing communist movement, and continued conflict in Mindanao Coup d’etat in Thailand Civil War in Syria

4. Revolution – is defined as a rapid and basic transformation of a society’s state and class structures that is accompanied and in part carried through by class-based revolts from below. 2 Primary forms of Revolution Political revolution – results in the replacement or transformation of the government, without altering other aspects of society and maintaining the relationship between socioeconomic classes. There are some cases, where the government is not completely overthrown, but is profoundly changed or modified. Example: EDSA People Power Revolution

5. Social Revolution - results in the large-scale transformation of social structures, organizations, and institutions such as the government, bringing about great changes in socioeconomic relations. The Revolution in France between 1789 and 1799 was a major upheaval in French society that abolished the monarchy and stripped the nobility of their privileges.

6. PERSPECTIVE ON POLITICAL CHANGE Political change does not occur in a vacuum. Rather, it is the consequence of various economics and social processes and circumstances. In particular, the ideas of Karl Marx, Emile Durkheim, and Max Weber embodied the major perspectives regarding political and social change. They focuses in Modernization – in which the process by traditional societies transformed into modern societies and also major socioeconomic process that results in political change.

7. For Emile Durkheim She agreed with Marx that political change is a result of great transformations in society . Unlike Marx, she focused on the impact of modernization on the division of labor and social roles played by individuals in the society. She considered relations among individuals in traditional societies to be primary influence by physical resemblance and shared characteristics Individuals members of societies are distinguished by their specific characteristic and roles but at the same time, they all worked together to meet common goals and survive.

8. For Karl Marx political change is the results of changes in the economy , particularly the way goods and services are produced in the society. The key to political change is altering the means in which individuals produced the things they need for survival. He believed that when traditional societies shifted to capitalism , a change in the way governments were organized ensued.

9. For Max Weber He focused on the significant role of culture and ideas in implementing change. He paid close attention to how practices beliefs and attitudes shaped the political values and behavior of individuals. He believed that the governments of traditional societies are placed on tradition and charisma or appeal of a leader. Modern society is characterized by the ability of citizens to select their leaders through elections and the existence of a system of laws and a bureaucracy.

10. Modernization: The Engine of Political Change Modernization – is defined by Samuel Huntington as “a multifaceted process involving changes in all areas of human thought and activity.” The membres of modern society are more open to change, and have easy access to information that shared through education and mass communication. Information technology is also an important factor introducing political change. Economic changes Sociocultural changes

11. Adapting to Political Change: Active Citizenship Understanding the complexities of all these changes in the political sphere is a significant challenge to all members of society. Human beings seek stability and the ability to predict what lies ahead. One must understand that change is constant and everyone should embrace changes or adapt to changes. For an individual to be able to evolve, learn and acquire new knowledge. Political change means that people must adopt a new set of values that appreciates diversity among individuals. Societies are becoming complex and this requires a great deal of tolerance and acceptance.