Theories of Social Movements

Abstract

Social movement is one of the important manifestation of collective behaviour .In the contemporary years the study of social movements has devoted the attraction of large number of sociologists not only in India but also in West. Every social movement whether new or old is launched for one or other reason .This paper reviewed the various theories which conceptualise the beginning of social movements .This paper also examined the historical and social context about the social movements .The researcher has used the secondary sources like- published books, journals ,internet ,etc. for data collection. The knowledge of literature on social movements can help the researchers to develop insights about new ideology, leadership, theoretical orientation and organisations of social movements.