Definition Definition

> Sociology

Unilinear evolution

Unilinear evolution is a largely discredited view of social evolution according to which all societies pass through the same stages of development. Unilinear evolution is often used in straw man arguments to discredit the idea of social evolution.

Category: Sociology
Share it: CITE

Related Definitions

  • Social evolution
    Social evolution means theories of cumulative sociocultural change that generally...
  • Sexual revolution
    Sexual revolution is the widespread change in sexual behaviour and...
  • Revolution
    Revolution is the overthrow of a government by the governed;...
  • Multi-linear evolution
    Multi-linear evolution is an interpretation of social evolution that not...
  • Evolution
    Evolution is the change of biological organisms by means of...

Recent Definitions

Legal Separation Legal Separation is an option to stay married for those...
Zero Lot Line Zero Lot Line is a piece of the house that...
Littoral Rights Littoral Rights are the water rights of the property owner...
Elimination Period Elimination Period is the duration between an accident, sickness, incapacity,...
Abstract of Title An Abstract of Title, also known as a Title Abstract,...
Cross-culture Engaging with or comparing two dissimilar nations or cultural zones...
Categories