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What are the basic features of a social movement?

A social movement has the following features :

1. The social movement involves collective action. This collective action can take the form of a movement only when it is sustained for a longer period. It should also create an interest in a relatively large number of people.
2. A social movement is oriented towards bringing about a social change. this may be partial or total. Do the movements are usually focused on bringing a change in the values and ideologies of the existing system, it can also resist a change.


3. It requires a proper organisational framework to achieve success or at least to maintain the tempo of the movement


4. It may adopt its own technique or method to achieve the goal. Follow peaceful or conflicting, violent or nonviolent compulsive or persuasive, democratic or undemocratic means for the same.


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Here is a list of items that you can use to make a table on social movements. Find out the similarities and differences between the different movements:

The main area of focus of the movement; location; main demands; modes of protest; important leaders; the response from the state; possible impact on society;

 2

Kannaiah, Ramya and Salma have a debate. Ramya argues it is okay to restrict the freedoms etc. but ensure that people do not live in poverty. Salma argues that food alone is not important. This equally important to have freedom of the press because there is no other way people would know if there is a violation of the dignity of people different parts of the country. Kannayya says that how will it make a difference if press belongs to the rich and powerful people, why would they cover things that ordinary people expect. They have different expectations. Whom would you agree with and give reasons, from the context of human rights?

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What is the role of ordinary individuals described in the case studies given in the chapter?

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How are the rights of black people in USA and Meira Paibi movements similar or different?