Why do traditions in our society impede change? To what extent can social legislation be instrumental against old customary practices?

Traditions refer to customs, practices which are transmitted from one generation to another.

Hence, one can argue that by definition the real of tradition is to ensure continuity and following of age old practices even if society demands change.

They impede change because traditions are not customized with changing social reality. Example a patriarchal tradition of women as have owned maybe for earlier with hunting & gathering roles sales but today they are not compatible.

Further there is failed effort to adopt the tradition as per society's need. While some traditions and need modern technologies can co-exist but it wooed need a balanced approach & readjustment. Example following vedic practices is not against science but incorporating upper caste hegemony is against principles of equality & unity.

technologies can co-exist but it wooed need a balanced approach & readjustment. Example following vedic practices is not against science but incorporating upper caste hegemony is against principles of equality & unity.

Social legislation ⇒ positive change

a necessary tool to enforce changes in constitutional democracy

Limitations of social legislation:

Fuego, countries in South America like Chile, Bolivia, Argentina and some parts of North America.

Uses

Environmental impact:

Extraction requires deep drilling technology causing instability on surface especially in fragile geography

India today depends on almost 100% of imports for REE. Recently we have recognized 30 critical minerals which include 19 REE and JSW (mineral security partnership). Given importance of REE he should now invest in exploration methods & D keeping in mind these environmental liabilities.