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against every act of violence. It is also a challenge to the authority of the
state to handle serious problem and maintain social order in the society.
Social Order and Change in Village, Town and City
❖ Villages emerged as part of the major changes in social structure
brought about by the transition from nomadic ways of life to a more
settled form of life.
❖ Investment in land and technological innovations in agriculture created
the possibility of producing surplus.
❖ Advanced division of labour created the need for occupational
specialisation.
❖ All these changes together shaped the emergence of the village as a
population settlement based on a particular form of social organisation
❖ Distinction between villages and city:
➢ Villages:
Significant proportion of its population is involved in agriculture activities, low
density of population as compared to cities and towns.
➢ Cities :
Majority of people engaged in non-agriculture pursuits. Population density is
higher than villages.
Social order and Social Change in Rural Areas
❖ Change is slower to arrive in villages than in towns because of
personalised relationships and as traditional social practices are
stronger.
❖ New modes of communication has accelerated the pace of change in
villages.
❖ Land reforms have altered the structure of land ownership.
