SOCIAL CHANGE
Social change refers to the process of transforming a society to meet new challenges as they emerge. It may also be referred to as the significant change in social behaviour pattern, culture, norms and the values over a certain period of time. The change can be a deliberate attempt to transfrom the society, or  encouraging new cultures and ideas. It may also occur through sudden events. 


FACTORS RESPONSIBLE FOR SOCIAL CHANGE IN GHANA

1. The introduction of formal education: The adoption.of formal education has helped the country to use English Language as the official national language. Again, through formal education, most Ghanaians have now become leas superstitious.

2. The introduction of Christianity and Islam: The introduction of Christianity and Islam have contributed to a huge change in the structure of our society. People have now shifted from the traditional and pagan beliefs to the foreign religions. This change has also affected our various educational institutions from the nursery to university levels.

3. Urbanizations: The fast development of towns and cities have made people who lived in rural areas to leave and settle in urban areas leaving behind the aged at home. In the past, large settlement were not common in our society but now they are the new order. The creation of white-collar jobs, factories, administrative offices, setting up of industries in the cities have also contributed to the rural-urban drift.

4. The introduction of monetary economy: The introduction of monetary economy has replaced the barter system of trade which was initially common in most society. Today, money has become the most common means of exchange. It comes in the form of paper and coins. Individuals are now able to save, withdraw and make investment with banks.

5. Colonization:


THE IMPACT OF FORMAL EDUCATION OF SOCIAL CHANGE
1. The introduction of proper documentation of events

2. Elimination of outmoded or negative cultural practices.

3. Adoption of official language for easy communication

4. Mental liberation and transformation

5. Family and population control mechanism