Sociocultural evolution - Stadial theory

Sociocultural evolution presents theories on sociological changes that have emerged in societies and it's "the process by which structural reorganization is affected through time, eventually producing a form or structure which is qualitatively different from the ancestral form" - Tivel, David E. (2012). "3: Evolution: Cultures and Ethnicity". In the article, we can find what are the approaches towards the sociocultural evolution theories. It's also an attempt to find the reasons behind the differences between the level of development of the societies, even though they were/are existing at the same time.

The Stadial theory represents the belief that societies develop by stages and that evolution leads to progress. From the state of nature towards more advanced/industrialized forms. The theory appeared in Europe and also there was more expanded. During the colonialization the philosophers met with other societies, the theory was also used to justify colonialism and dominations over other countries. Industrialization was seen as another step in that process of development. Meanwhile, many questions appeared contesting the theory.

What I find interesting is that we witness sociocultural changes and are able to distinguish them, especially with the time perspective. However, the explained theories help to understand better what's happening/were happening.

Can we address the Stadial theory to modern societies?

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