Innovators

Definition

Innovators are individuals or groups who introduce new ideas, products, or methods within society, often sparking social change and progress. They challenge existing norms and practices by applying creativity and ingenuity to solve problems or meet needs in novel ways.

Related terms

Social change: The transformation of culture, behavior, social institutions, and social structure over time.

Diffusion of innovations: The process through which new ideas, practices, or products spread within a society or from one society to another.

Cultural lag: The period of adjustment when the non-material culture is struggling to adapt to new material conditions or innovations