Abstract

Culture tradition and social change are three interlinked dimensions that collectively shape the structure continuity and transformation of societies. Culture provides the shared meanings values norms and symbols that guide human behavior while tradition represents the inherited practices and beliefs transmitted across generations. Social change on the other hand refers to the transformation of social institutions relationships and cultural patterns over time. This research paper critically examines the dynamic relationship between culture tradition and social change highlighting how societies negotiate continuity and transformation in response to internal and external forces. The study explores theoretical perspectives historical trajectories and contemporary manifestations of social change emphasizing globalization modernization technology education and political movements as major drivers. The paper argues that culture and tradition are not static entities but adaptive systems that