Humanities and Social Sciences to a Transforming Life and Society

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Dr.Umesh Yashwantrao Gangurde

Assistant Professor

Krantiveer NavalBhau Arts

College Navalnagar Tal.Dist.Dhule

ABSTRACT:-This research paper highlights the topic Transforming life and Society under the influence of Humanities and Social Science. The society we live in, the culture we adopt, the lifestyle we follow as well as the ease of technological advancements, altogether have transformed our lives and surroundings to a different level. It can totally be agreed upon that major sources of social change include population growth and its composition, culture and technology, the natural environment, and social conflict but, humanities and social sciences are a part and parcel of these changes. Social change is a phenomenon that we constantly encounter in our daily lives. This is because the society we live in, itself keeps changing all the time. Humanities help us to understand others through their languages, histories, and cultures. Humanities and social science make it easy to understand whether a new technology or a new pattern of life would prove beneficial, fruitful, and healthy or unfit, barren, and impotent for the people. Societal transformations often include not only social changes but cultural, technological, political, and economic, as well as environmental. Social science helps people understand the consequences and application of newly emerging technologies. They are concerned with the social and economic advancement of humanity at large. This research paper focuses on the importance of Humanities and Social Sciences in a transformed life and society. The data collected is through secondary data analysis following a series of various research papers, books, articles, and literature review for the same.

KEYWORDS: Education system, Technological advancements, Social change and improved standard of living, Fruitful or Barren

OBJECTIVES: –1. The main objective of this study is to understand that humanities have an innovative and scientific nature that can improve the quality of life of people, thus leading to a change. 2. To aim on the fact that social science is important because its study helps us to gain knowledge of the society we live in and the changes brought in it.

INTRODUCTION: -In order to make something better, modifications are required and therefore nothing can be achieved if no modifications are made in existing situations. Social change and Transformation are a phenomenon that we constantly encounter in our daily lives. The concept of social transformation is closely linked to social change and therefore the two terms are often used interchangeably. In Sociology, Societal Transformation refers to “a deep and sustained, nonlinear systematic change in a society.” Societal transformations can also be referred as change of an entire culture or civilization. Humanities and Social science are concerned with the social and economic advancement of the race at large. Humanities, or the study of humanity, encompass a wide range of disciplines including History, Philosophy, Literature, and the Arts.

TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE:- The humanities can give us critical thinking skills and the perspective to deal with issues such as climate change, economic inequality, runaway technological change wherein, the solutions require something different and more than technical knowledge alone. Whether the problem is social, economic, and environmental or health related, solving such problems calls for critical thinking, historical understanding, cultural literacy and creativity. It requires skills and competencies cultivated through an education in the humanities and social science, and the insights and discoveries generated by research in these disciplines. Social Science is defined as “the study of society with respect to how individuals behave, interact with each other, develop as a culture and impact the world.” It includes Anthropology, Economics, Political science, Sociology and Social psychology. It seeks to study the past and present of humans, the patterns of behavior and behavioral changes, cultural changes with respect to different norms and values as a whole, how individuals and groups interact and how societies are organized and functions. The humanities and social science play an important role in supporting decolonization and reconciliation of people. The research collectively focuses on the population as whole and the impact that humanities and social science have had on the population, culture, and various generations. Humanities and Social science have a profound impact on how we view and interact with the world around us. There are many ways in which Humanities and Social science have transformed and can transform life and society, some include:

EDUCATION SYSTEM:ØOften Education reform seems to take place un regard for the best interests of the learners. As per Education research, parents of younger children are more concerned that their children enjoy schooling and actively be a part of extra-curricular activities rather than sticking solely to bookish knowledge. By actively working with students of all ages and their parents, and understanding their perspective on schooling, researchers can discover new insights into what makes effective schools syllabi and therefore will be able to cater the students as per their need. Both humanity and social science can be used to reform and improve educational systems, curriculum and pedagogy. The study of education and learning can help to improve teaching practices and educational outcomes. This can lead to a more well-rounded and effective education system that benefits both individual students and society as a whole.

HEALTH AND WELL BEING:Ø By evaluating health care policies, social scientist can help ensure that our health care systems work at an optimal level. On one hand a nutritionist provides a diet chart/diet plan for an individual to have a healthy and balanced diet, whereas on the other hand a social scientist may look further into geographical, economic and social factors that impacts into the availability and accessibility of the diet. The field of psychology has made significant contributions to our understanding of mental health and the factors that contribute to it. This has led to the development of effective treatments and interventions for improving mental health conditions.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT:ØWhen we understand the world around us, we are able to live in a more manageable manner. Understanding the society we live in, eventually makes us realize what we need to do to contribute to it and make it a better place for others. It broadens our horizons by introducing us to different social movements and cultures. It helps us to develop the ability to make the right decisions. This can lead to personal growth and self-improvement, as well as a greater appreciation of the diversity of human experience.It is addressed to people through social science. It helps in raising attention to different perspectives of the society and is concerned for the public when it comes to holding politicians and media into account. In this technological era, majority of transformation has taken place in the field of media resulting into digital age and social media. Social media solely holds the power to access multiple angles of a debate and allows one to share their own opinion by being a part of community journalism and presenting our own accounts online. Democracy could not flourish without the humanities because humanities develop informed and critical citizens.

EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES:- The insights gained through the study of humanities and social science can be used to inform policy decisions at the local, national and international levels. Research in psychology may be used to inform the development of mental health policies, while in economics can inform economic policy decisions. The field of economics can provide insights into how to promote economic growth and stability, which can have positive impacts on individuals and society. Knowledge from the humanities and social science is crucial to understand the historical, structural and social phases that contribute to inequality, and to develop the most effective strategies that promote equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization.

WELFARE AND SOCIAL CHANGE:Ø The study of humanity and social science can also be used to promote social change. It can help to identify and address inequalities and injustices in society, such as discrimination based on race, gender, or other social identities. This research can inform policies and practices that promote fairness and equality for all members of society. One of the key roles of social science is how it affects decision making when it comes to move forward as a society, and eventually as an entire species. It offers new insights and generates modern ways of understanding on trending topics of debates about feminism, peace, ecology, social movements, and much more. The world needs to be a safer place where basic dignity and human rights are practiced. Social scientists have made a remarkable progress in the areas of human welfare and development. It can rightly be said that social science and humanities are partly responsible for new laws and regulations that govern how we work and live. Social scientists influence how existing laws can be changed to meet societal demands that were more or less not being fulfilled previously.

EMERGING TECHNOLOGY: ØScholars from social science and humanities are helping address the societal implications of technology. Social science helps people understand the consequences and application of newly emerging technologies, such as steam power. The expansion of railways and factories not only transformed the economy and the working world, but also changed the way people organized their family lives and leisure. By raising questions associated with large group of social, ethical, and legal issues surrounding the introduction of new technologies, they help us to have a better understanding of the consequences of new technological developments. The Humanities and social science make it easy to understand whether a new technology or a new pattern of life would prove beneficial, fruitful, and healthy or unfit, barren, and impotent for the people. In the recent years, nanotechnology and advances in medical research have had a significant impact on the way we live. Creating a better future means to recognize the leadership and hard-won achievements of those who came before us.

CONCLUSION:-

Social transformation refers to a fundamental change in society, which can be contrary to social change which is viewed as gradual, moderate, or slow change over a period of time. An understanding of the role of social scientist is must in order to be able to forecast where the human race is heading and taking the rest of the world with it. Social science offers an insight into society and makes it easy to understand the relationships between individuals within that society. The main aim of humanities and social science is to look into those issues that contribute in improving the knowledge and understanding of human beings and in turn favours the development of society. As our understanding of the world and the human condition continues to evolve, the importance and relevance of humanity and social science will continue to grow.

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