Social movement refers to an organized group of people with the major goal of bringing about a purposive change in the society (discontentment of people). The future or major determination of social movement depicts the outcome of new life that is the major goal of bringing about a purposive change in the society. For example, the major feminist groups across the globe are organized groups of articulate women seeking a major shift in governmental policies concerning womenfolk.
Examples of general social movement include labor movement, women movement, youth movement, etc. cultural drift is a major feature of general social movement. Example of cultural drift is the feminist movement. The groups have endured over the years and have made landmark …show more content…
Through this, it generates debates on the issues and popularizes it to effect the designed change. The change which is the ultimate goal could be achieved either partially or not. A good example is the IPOB (Indigenous People of Biafra) social movement in Nigeria because this type of movement is unorganized with neither established leadership nor recognized membership. The Odua People Congress (OPC) also suggests these characteristics of a general social movement.
Specific social movement is armed with ideology. The leadership is well organized to carry the people along. Specific social movement requires a certain degree of organization. This no doubt helps in the mobilization of the people to be highly involved and to be able to adopt suitable techniques necessary for its operation. This type of social movement (Specific social movement) the leadership helps weigh the pros and cons of each of the methods before embracing on it but whatever techniques adopted must be the ultimate aim of achieving its …show more content…
Macionis and Gerber (2004) made reference to the “Nationalist movement in Quebec as an example of a specific social movement for demanding for a total annihilation of the then existing federal structures and a radical restructuring of federal institution so as to pave way for social economic and political autonomy for them”.
In a nutshell, specific social movement can be referred as a powerful movement with a charismatic leader and a well organized structure seeking drastic change. This movement is usually led by civil right activists and other visionaries as Chairman Mao, President Mandela, etc.
This movement is out to advocate for reform by expression and envisaged that a change may be inimical to their growth and development. They do not seek the total disruption of the system. Another important element of social movement. Revival and nationalist movement includes the new sense of a psychological sentiment of national consciousness among its followers. It also includes the spiritual sentiment of belonging to a homogenous, united group and the collective feelings and aspirations displayed by the members.
This movement is an instrument for attaining a specific goal. In the process of doing this, what is paramount is not reasoning but response to frustration. The reason for this movement is the long-term frustration which led to
Examples of general social movement include labor movement, women movement, youth movement, etc. cultural drift is a major feature of general social movement. Example of cultural drift is the feminist movement. The groups have endured over the years and have made landmark …show more content…
Through this, it generates debates on the issues and popularizes it to effect the designed change. The change which is the ultimate goal could be achieved either partially or not. A good example is the IPOB (Indigenous People of Biafra) social movement in Nigeria because this type of movement is unorganized with neither established leadership nor recognized membership. The Odua People Congress (OPC) also suggests these characteristics of a general social movement.
Specific social movement is armed with ideology. The leadership is well organized to carry the people along. Specific social movement requires a certain degree of organization. This no doubt helps in the mobilization of the people to be highly involved and to be able to adopt suitable techniques necessary for its operation. This type of social movement (Specific social movement) the leadership helps weigh the pros and cons of each of the methods before embracing on it but whatever techniques adopted must be the ultimate aim of achieving its …show more content…
Macionis and Gerber (2004) made reference to the “Nationalist movement in Quebec as an example of a specific social movement for demanding for a total annihilation of the then existing federal structures and a radical restructuring of federal institution so as to pave way for social economic and political autonomy for them”.
In a nutshell, specific social movement can be referred as a powerful movement with a charismatic leader and a well organized structure seeking drastic change. This movement is usually led by civil right activists and other visionaries as Chairman Mao, President Mandela, etc.
This movement is out to advocate for reform by expression and envisaged that a change may be inimical to their growth and development. They do not seek the total disruption of the system. Another important element of social movement. Revival and nationalist movement includes the new sense of a psychological sentiment of national consciousness among its followers. It also includes the spiritual sentiment of belonging to a homogenous, united group and the collective feelings and aspirations displayed by the members.
This movement is an instrument for attaining a specific goal. In the process of doing this, what is paramount is not reasoning but response to frustration. The reason for this movement is the long-term frustration which led to