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Social Movements and Ethnic Movements in India

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Social Movements and Ethnic Movements in India

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What is implied by the classical concept of social movement?

Creation of a new socio-economic and political order. (correct)

Resistance against cultural traditions.

Promotion of individual rights within current structures.

Preservation of existing social institutions.

Which of the following is NOT a type of movement mentioned in the content?

Ethnic movements for cultural superiority.

Movements for national unity.

Civil movements for economic equality. (correct)

Independence movements of national minorities.

According to the classification by T.K. Oommen, which category does the movement for political independence of national minorities fall under?

Movements for political independence. (correct)

Movements for national unity.

Movements of nationalities for civil and cultural equality.

Independence movements of natives in colonial countries.

What role do social movements play according to the Encyclopaedia of Social Sciences?

<p>They attempt to change certain social institutions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which variety of movements focuses on civil and cultural equality or superiority?

<p>Movements of nationalities within ethnically heterogeneous states.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Social Movements encompass various collective efforts to alter social institutions or establish a new order.
The term "social movements" is distinct from religious, political movements, and actions of specific groups.
Classical social movements aim to transform socioeconomic and political structures, particularly property rights and power distribution.

Ethnic Movements in North-East India

Movements in North-East India align with four categories:
- Seeking political independence for national minorities.
- Independence movements within colonial territories.
- Movements aimed at national unity.
- Movements advocating civil and cultural equality or superiority within diverse nations.

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This quiz explores the concept of social movements and their function in altering social institutions. It specifically looks into ethnic movements in North-East India, categorizing them based on their goals such as political independence and cultural equality. Test your knowledge on these important social phenomena.