Sociologists have tried to classify Dalit movements. Identify the odd one out among the following:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Counter movement
Option (1) Reformative movement — Incorrect. A reformative movement seeks to change existing social and political arrangements step by step. Sociologists place Dalit movements in this type too.
Option (2) Counter movement — Correct. A counter movement arises to defend the existing order against a movement for change. Dalit movements fight for change, so this is not one of the types sociologists found in them.
Option (3) Redemptive movement — Incorrect. A redemptive movement aims to change the inner consciousness and actions of individuals. At its best, the anti-caste movement was redemptive in terms of individuals.
Option (4) Revolutionary movement — Incorrect. A revolutionary movement seeks to transform social relations completely. At its best, the anti-caste movement was revolutionary in terms of society.
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