Topic 1 Sources of Cultural, Social and Political Change Innovation
Topic 1 Sources of Cultural, Social and Political Change Innovation
Topic 1 Sources of Cultural, Social and Political Change Innovation
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this lesson, the learners should be able to:
define culture, society, and politics;
explain the meaning, types, and importance of innovation;
discuss innovation as the source of cultural, social, and political change; and
evaluate factors causing social, political, and cultural change.
Questions:
How is life from 20 years ago different from life at present? What technologies do you currently have that were not
available before you were born?
Innovation
Innovation is an idea, translated into a tangible output, which is believed to produce excellent service and value,
and is replicable at a possible economic cost.
In a more social context, innovations can be seen as a method for increasing financial gain through production,
employment, alliances, and joint venturing.
In making innovations, it is reasonably acceptable and reasonable to take risks. It is in fact believed that
innovations are a by-product of well-calculated risks.
These new changes result in the creation of new products that attract various market types and consumers.
Types of Innovation
1. Evolutionary Innovation - brought about by technological advances and repetitive methods to perfect a certain
technological trend.
2. Revolutionary Innovation - newly-introduced innovations which may be disruptive and risky.
Furthermore, social media platforms and other innovations act as vehicles to spread information all across the globe.
Technology propagates knowledge and discoveries at an unprecedented speed—bringing in new concepts and ideas that
have a socio-cultural and political impact.
Key Points:
Innovation is an idea, translated into a tangible output, which is believed to produce excellent service and value,
and is replicable at a possible economic cost.
Innovation can be classified into two types—evolutionary or revolutionary.
The importance of innovation at present rests upon the reality that traditional methods are not enough to sustain
current socio-cultural and political goals.
A well-known by-product of innovation is social media that served to accelerate day-to-day interactions among
individuals.
Technology propagates knowledge and discoveries at an unprecedented speed—bringing in new concepts and
ideas that have a socio-cultural and political impact.
Activity:
Ask your parents to name technological, communicative, or electronic materials or gadgets that used to exist during their
younger years. Do not ask them what those things are, only the names. On your own, try to research on information about
the gadgets your parents mentioned. Try to determine their functions and usefulness in everyday life. After that, do think
of present-day gadgets or devices comparable to your old gadgets..
Notes:
Note that innovation in business is different from the innovation seen through a socio-cultural and political context. The
former emphasizes more on marketing and human resource strategies that improve business ventures and performance.