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SSC Sociology QUESTION #1661
Question 1
The theoretical concept of 'cultural lag,' which posits that non-material culture struggles to keep pace with rapid changes in material culture and technology, was formulated by which sociologist?
  • C. Wright Mills
  • William F. Ogburn✔️
  • Robert K. Merton
  • Herbert Blumer
Correct Answer Explanation
William F. Ogburn introduced the concept of 'cultural lag' in his 1922 work 'Social Change.' It describes the period of maladjustment when non-material culture (values, norms, laws, institutions) fails to adapt quickly enough to keep up with changes in material culture and technology, causing social disorganization.