Sociological theory that through modernization societies will come together and be more alike than they were before.

Culture with faith or religion as the source of knowledge. People value a spiritual life.

Sociological theory that modernization will not override cultural differences.

Culture where scientific evidence is the source of knowledge. People value a practical and materialistic.

Talcott Parson's theory that social change is a result of interdependence of social institutions

Gradual alterations in an entire society that take place as it shifts from simple to complex.

Sociological theory about how societies become more complex with an increase in social differentiation.

Change within small social institutions, such as the family or a business.

Process of change from a traditional to a modern society.

Significant shift in the patterns of social and cultural behavior, relationships, institutions, and systems.

Pitrium Sorokin's idea that a shift from one form of culture to another occurs when sufficient forces build within the society itself.