Definitions [1]
Definition: Movement
Some people focus on a particular issue and pursue it. They organise people and try to pressure the government to resolve that issue. They constantly follow up on the issue, build public opinion about it, and thereby put pressure on political parties and the government. This type of organised activity is called a movement.
Key Points
Key Points: Social Movements and Political Parties
- Social movements work to solve specific social problems like child marriage, dowry and malnutrition.
- Different movements can cooperate with each other to become more effective.
- Social problems like poverty and malnutrition need priority attention through collective efforts.
- Political parties deal with all issues of society together and follow a comprehensive national approach.
Key Points: Movement
- Movements arise because not all people can participate in political parties or governance.
- A movement is an organised collective action focused on a specific issue or social problem.
- Movements build public opinion and pressure the government to take action.
- They are important in a democracy as they bring social problems into public discussion.
- Movements help the government by providing information useful for policy-making.
- The right to protest is a democratic right and must be used peacefully and responsibly.
- Social, political and economic movements (like the freedom struggle and the Swadeshi movement) have played a major role in social change in India.
Key Points: Important Movements in India
- Tribal movements demand rights over forests and forest land.
- Farmers’ movements demand fair prices, debt relief and agricultural reforms.
- Labour movement works for workers’ rights and better working conditions.
- Women’s movement fights for equality, dignity and empowerment of women.
- Environmental movements aim to protect forests, water and biodiversity.
- Consumer movement protects consumers from fraud and exploitation.
- Post-1980 movements are called neo-social movements and are issue-based.
Important Questions [15]
- Why do movements need strong leadership?
- Explain whether the statement is true or false with reasons. Movements do not need strong leadership.
- Complete the following concept map: Important Movements in India
- Choose the correct option from the given options and complete the sentence. In the pre-independence period ______ tribe from Orissa revolted against the British rule.
- To increase agricultural production and become self-sufficient with regard to food grains, ______ was initiated.
- ______ is the main demand of farmer’s movement.
- Explain the following concept: Workers movement
- ______ is the main demand of farmers movement.
- Which Particular Laws/Acts Created a Favourable Environment for Protection of Freedom of Women and Secure Their Development ?
- For Which Reforms Were the Women’S Movement in the Pre-independance Period Fighting ?
- Write short note on Water Revolution.
- Write a short note on Right to information.
- Explain the functions of environmental movement.
- In 1986, ______ came into existence.
- State whether the following statement is true or false. Give reasons for your answer. Consumer movement came into existence.
