Question

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Why is it important to raise social concerns through social movements?

Answer 1

1. In democratic societies, collective voice on various issues like rights, welfare, and well-being of people has brought changes in the society.
2. Social movements are collective actions of organised groups who have goals or a demand to change the existent system.
3. For instance, during the women's movement when various issues of consent like equal rights, education, women's empowerment were raised they demanded a change in the existing system of authority.
4. The result of their protest brought various changes. The Constitution of India and Indian law laid down measures for the protection of women's rights, all these have improved the position of women in present times.
5. So, when a social concern is raised through a social movement, it brings about changes in all aspects of society.