Question

Can a social movement fit into more than one typology? (Give examples using two of the typologies)

Answer 1

Answer:

Yes.

Explanation:

A social movement can fit into more than one typology because there is no single, standard typology of social movements. Various scholars focus on different aspects of social movements which enables them to formed different schemes of classification. Hence any social movement may be explained in terms of several dimensions. There are many social movements such as reform movements, revolutionary movements, reactionary movements, self-help movements, and religious movements. Each social movement is different in their purpose and aim.