1. Social change involves modification of social structure or cultural patterns. Change is a continuous process, is often unintended, occurs at different levels, and often produces conflict. 2....

1. Social change involves modification of social structure or cultural patterns. Change is a continuous process, is often unintended, occurs at different levels, and often produces conflict.

2. Demographic trends include an increase in the share of the world’s population in developing nations and in immigration to wealthier nations, as well as an overall aging population.