Protest, agitation, social movements, collective action, revolution
Key points
- Social protest and agitation
- Theories of social movements
- Resource mobilization theory
- Relative deprivation theory
- Collective action dynamics
- Revolution theory
Previous year questions
Questions asked from this topic in UPSC Sociology Optional:
- grassroot level social changes? Discuss.
- Democracy needs a vibrant culture of civil society in order to strengthen its foundation of citizenship. Comment.
- How is civil society used in deepening the roots of democracy?
- Highlight the roles and function of civil society in a democratic system.
- "Globalization involves deterritorialization." Examine with reference to the nation - state.
- Evaluate how do civil society and democracy mutually reinforce each other.