Sociology of Social Movement

By Dr. Rushiraj Upadhyay | Department of Sociology, Bhakta Kavi Narsinh Mehta University, Junagadh

Learners enrolled: 666

‘Sociology’ is a science of society that analyze various social phenomena scientifically. While talking about social movements, it is a fact of society. Movement is a global phenomenon. In this regard, it is mandatory to analyze and studying the social movements occurred in society. This course is explaining causes and consequences of social movements in contemporary era. This course also discuss about the theoretical framework of social movements towards the students of all social sciences. Moreover, this course explains the movement as a crucial factor of social change. A course 'Sociology of Social Movement' is designed for the students of Sociology, Political Science, History, Social Work, and literature.

Major objectives of this course are:
1. To Introduce students about the concepts and theories of Social Movements.
2. To sensitize students about the various Indian social movements.
3. To make understand the role of social movements in social change.
4. To enable students to look at the social movement through scientifical and comparative perspective. and in a theoretical framework.

This course cover most of the topics regarding social Movements like concepts and theories of social movements, Typologies of social movements, Ideologies – leadership – Mobilization and movements like Reform Movements, Revivalist Movements, Women’s movements, Working Class Movements, Tribal Movements, Dalit Movements, Peasant Movements Etc.

Summary

Course Status :	Ongoing
Course Type :	Core
Language for course content :	English
Duration :	12 weeks
Category :	Humanities and Social Sciences
Credit Points :	4
Level :	Undergraduate
Start Date :	22 Jul 2024
End Date :	31 Oct 2024
Enrollment Ends :	31 Aug 2024
Exam Date :	08 Dec 2024 IST
EXAM Schedule (Date & Shift) :	Shift I (08.12.2024)

Note: This exam date is subject to change based on seat availability. You can check final exam date on your hall ticket.

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Course layout

Week	Unit
Week:1	Unit 1_ Introduction to Social Movements – I.
	Unit 2_ Introduction to Social Movement – II
	Unit 3_Typlogies of Social Movements
Week:2	Unit 4_ New Social Movements – I
	Unit 5_ New Social Movements – II
	Unit 6_ Approaches to Social Movement – I
Week:3	Unit 7_Approaches to Social Movement - II
	Unit 8_Ideology, Leadership and Organization in Social Movements - I
	Unit 9_Ideology, Leadership and Organization in Social Movements - II
Week:4	Unit 10_ Social Movement & Social Change
	Unit 11_ Development, Displacement & Social Movements: I
	Unit 12_ Development, Displacement & Social Movements: II
Week:5	Unit 13_ Climate Movement – A Global Discourse: I
	Unit 14_ Climate Movement – A Global Discourse: II
	Unit 15_ Social Reform Movements in India - I
Week: 6	Unit 16_Social Reform Movements in India - II
	Unit_17_ Revivalist and Religious Reform Movements in India
	Unit 18_Peasant Movements in India - I
Week: 7	Unit_19_Peasant Movements in India - II
	Unit 20_Tribal Movements in India before Independence -I
	Unit 21: _Tribal Movements in India after Independence -II
Week: 8	Unit_ 22: Dalit Movements in India – I
	Unit_23: Dalit Movement in India – II
	Unit_24: Recognizing Environment Issues & Understanding Movements
Week: 9	Unit_25: Environment Movements in India – I
	Unit_26: Environment Movements in India: II
	Unit_27: Working Class Movements in India – I
Week: 10	Unit_28: Working Class Movements in India-II
	Unit_29: Social Movement and Mass Media
	Unit_30: Social Movements and Law: I
Week: 11	Unit_31_ Social Movements and Law – II
	Unit_32: Social Movements and Literature in India – I
	Unit_33_Social Movement & Literature in India: II
	Unit_37_ Caste Identity Movement in India.
Week: 12	Unit_34_Women’s Movements in India
	Unit_36_ Gorkhaland Movement: I
	Unit_37_Gorkhaland Movement: II
	Unit: 38_Rajbangshi Movement – A Case Study

Books and references

A D. Morris & Staggenborg. (2004). Leadership in Social Movement. In S. A. David A Snow, The Blackwell Companion To Social Movements. Blackwell Publishing.

Aldon, M., & Herring , C. (1984). Theory and Research in Social Movement: A Critical Review (Vol. 2). (S. Long, Ed.)
Boulder, Colorado, United States: Westview Press.

Blumer, H. (1951). Collective Behavior . In A. M. Lee, New Outline of the Princiiples of Sociology (pp. 166-222). New York: Barnes and Noble Books.

Flacks, R. (2004). Knowledge for what? Thoughts on the State of Social Movement Studies. In J. G. Jasper, Rethinking Social Movements: Structure, Meaning and Emotions. USA: Rowman and Littlefield Publishers, INC.

Ghanshyam, S. (2004). Social Movements in India - A Review of Literature. New Delhi: Sage Pubication .

Gladys, L. K. (1961). Collective Dynamics. New York: Crowell.

Joshi Vidyut & Upadhyay Rushiraj. (2023). Social Movements. Jaipur. Rawat Publication.

Lorenzo Bosi, M. G. (2016). The Consequences of Social Movements: Taking Stock and Looking Forward. In M. G.

Lorenzo Bosi, The Consequences of Social Movements. United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press .

Mukherji, P. N. (2012). Social Movement and Social Change: Towards a Conceptual clarification and Theoretical
Framework. In D. R. Sahu, Sociology of Social Movement (pp. 3-22). New Delhi: Sage Publications.

Oommen, T. K. (2010). Social Movements I - Issues of Identity. New Delhi, India: Oxford University Press

Rao, M.S.A. ((2016). Social Movements in India. New Delhi: Manohar Pubhlishers.

Sahu, D.R. (2012). Sociology of Social Movement (ed.). New Delhi: Sage Publications.

Turner, R. H. and L. M. Killian. (1957) The Collective Behavior. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Princeton Hall.

Instructor bio

Dr. Rushiraj Upadhyay

Department of Sociology, Bhakta Kavi Narsinh Mehta University, Junagadh

Rushiraj Upadhyay is an Assistant Professor at Department of Sociology, Bhakta Kavi Narsinh Mehta University, Junagadh. Dr. Rushiraj Upadhyay has wide – ranging interest in research and public policies including Developmental Studies, Social Ecology, Digitalization, Social Movements, Political Sociology, and Socio – Political Issues. He has contributed articles and research papers in various journals, magazines, newspapers and edited books. He has deep interest in bringing social issues, political turmoil, development facts and environmental discourse before the people and government. His writings show his interest in planning and policy matters. He was conferred with the R. K. Mukherjee Young Social Scientist Award by ISSA in the year 2014.

His Career objective is to play a decisive role in the societal development by active involvement in research, academia and social work, and contribute to the better changes in society as well as human living standard. His current passion is to work as a facilitator of education and creating opportunities to build, enhance and sustain high levels of professional conduct and excellence in performance leading towards the evolution of a creative mind-frame.

His academic credentials include Bachelors, Masters and Doctorate in Sociology.

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