CBSE Class 12 Sociology Social Movements Worksheet

SOCIAL MOVEMENTS

1.Environment Movements often also contain economic & identity issues. Discuss.

2.What are the features of a Social Movement?

3.Distinguish between Social Change & Social Movements.

4.Why is the study of Social Movements important for Sociology?

5.Discuss the various theories of Social Movements with examples.

6.Enumerate different types of Social Movements with examples.

7.Distinguish between Old Social Movements & New Social Movements? Can you apply the distinctions in the Indian context?

8.Explain the reasons behind Peasant Movements.

9.New Farmer’s Movement had a different ideology. Comment.

10.Write a short note on AITUC.

11.What is the difference between a Strike & a Lockout?

12.Discuss the Worker’s Movements briefly.

13.The Dalit Movement showed a particular character. Discuss.

14.Write a Short note on Backward Class Movements.

15.What was the reaction of the upper Castes towards Dalit & Backward Class Movements?

16.Discuss the importance of Tribal Movements.

17.State the struggles behind the formation of the State of Jharkhand?

18.What were the issues against which the leaders of Jharkhand Movement agitated?

19.Discuss briefly Women’s Movement of the 19th century.

20.The mid 1970’s saw the revival of Women’s Movement in India. Discuss.

21.Imagine a society with no social movements. Discuss. You can also describe how you can imagine such a society to be.