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Question
Explain the following concept with example.
Social movement
Short Note
Solution
According to Turner and Killian, social movement refers to ‘A collectivity acting with some continuity to promote or resist a change in the society or group of which it is a part’. Different sociologists have highlighted varying constituents of social movements in varying contexts.
Example:
- Women’s Movement
- Workers’ Movemen
- Farmers’ Movement
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Answer the following question in detail. (About 150 words)
‘Social movements play an important role in bringing about changes in society.’ With reference to this statement, choose any two different social movements that you have studied and comment on:
- the issues related to the movement, and
- how the movement has brought about changes in Indian society.
Write differences.
Social Movement and Social Change
