Question

A Social Movement is a _________ one.

• A. Planned
• B. Unplanned
• C. Community based
• D. Both a and c

Answer 1

The correct option is D Both a and c

A social movement is the effort by an association to bring about a change in the society. A social movement may also be directed to resist a change. Some movements are directed to modify certain aspects of the existing social order whereas others may aim to change it completely. On account of their transformational and empowering potential, social movement have attracted much interest in fields aimed at social betterment through participation, such as community psychology or health promotion. Thus, a social movement is a planned and community based one.