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SOCIO-CULTURAL PROGRESS THROUGH TIME: UNDERSTANDING HISTORICAL NARRATIVES

Adebola Oluwaseun Adebayo
Published 16 January 2025
Vol. 11, No. 2 (2023)
pp. 1-17
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    Adebola Oluwaseun Adebayo
    Department of Sociology, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
    NG

The study of societies and their cultures is inherently intertwined with the examination of change, particularly sociocultural change, which has been a central focus of sociology since its inception as an academic discipline. This enduring interest in understanding the processes of change is exemplified by the work of sociologists such as Herbert Spencer, a foundational figure in the field. Spencer argued that sociology can only attain the status of a science by embracing the concept of natural evolutionary law, highlighting the importance of acknowledging the dynamic nature of social structures and institutions. This paper delves into the significance of studying evolutionary changes within sociology, emphasizing the necessity of recognizing societal transformations as integral to the discipline's scientific inquiry. By exploring the historical roots of this perspective and its implications for contemporary sociological research, this paper aims to contribute to a deeper understanding of the complex interplay between societal dynamics and scientific inquiry in the field of sociology

JournalColumbia Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities
ISSN3065-0410
Volume / IssueVol. 11, No. 2 (2023)
Pages1-17
Published16 January 2025
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LicenseCC BY 4.0 — reuse with attribution
PublisherKeith Publications
Adebayo, A. (2025). SOCIO-CULTURAL PROGRESS THROUGH TIME: UNDERSTANDING HISTORICAL NARRATIVES. Columbia Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vol. 11 No. 2, pp. 1-17

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