10 Questions
What are the three factors associated with the emergence of social movements?
Structural strain, growth of communication networks, and availability of educated and politically conscious people
True or False: Structural strain is caused when the norms and values of a society disappear suddenly.
F
True or False: The leadership of a social movement plays an important role in achieving its objectives.
T
True or False: Ideology gives always a political slant to a movement.
F
True or False: Ideology helps in distinguishing between movements with similar objectives.
T
Name the movement associated with Vinoba Bhave.
Bhoodan movement
Name the movement associated with Charu Mazumdar.
Naxalite movement
Name the movement associated with Sri Narayana Guru.
Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam
Name the movement associated with Sunderlal Bahuguna.
Chipko movement
List the stages through which a social movement is generally seen to pass.
Emergence, coalescence, bureaucratization, decline
Explore the concept of social movements arising from structural strain and relative deprivation. Learn about how societal expectations and value systems can lead to the emergence of social movements. Discover the factors that contribute to the creation of new value systems and norms.
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