What are the 4 types of social movements?

David Friend Aberle was an American Anthropologist who came up with four types of social movements based on who a movement is trying to change and how much change a movement is advocating. The 4 types of movements are as follows:

1. Redemptive
   

2. Reformative
   

3. Revolutionary

4. Alternative.

For further reading check the following articles:

• Peasant Movement and Tribal Uprisings in India
• British Empire
• Different land revenue systems