Social Movements — Sociology STD 12 Humanities — Question
CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 HumanitiesSociologySocial Movements4 Marks
Question
Distinguish between peasent and New Farmenr's movements.
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Answer
Peasant movements have taken place from pre-colonial days. The movement took place between 1858 and 1914 remained localised, disjointed and confined to particular grievances. The well known movement are:
Bengal Revolt of 1859-62 against the indigo plantation system.
Deccan Riots of l857 against money lenders.
The Bardoli Satyagraha -1928 was a non tax campaign started by Gandhi.
Champaran Satyagraha 1917-18. It was directed against indigo plantations.
Tebhaga movement (1946-47)
Telangana movement (1946-51)
New farmer's movement started in 1970s in Punjab and Tamil Nadu. Main Characteristics:
Were regionally organised, non-party and involved farmers rather than peasants
Basic ideology of the movement was anti-state and anti-urban
The focus of demand were ‘price and related issues’ (for example price procurement, remunerative prices, prices for agricultural inputs, taxation, non-repayment of loans).
Novel methods of agitation were used: blocking of roads and railways, refusing politicians and bureaucrats entry to villages, and so on.
Broadened their agenda and ideology and include environment and women’s issues. Therefore, they can be seen as a part of the worldwide ‘new social movements’.
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