This is a film analysis “GANDHI 25th anniversary ” It must be in simple language 1. Can the actions depicted in the film be considered a social movement or is it more an example of less permanent or transitory collective action events? How does it fit the definition and conceptualization of social movements that we have examined? Discuss, citing what evidence of ideology, organization, and tactics is present in the protest activities. Make your argument citing clear evidence from the film and tying it to course readings and the class. 2. What theoretical perspective might best explain the movement as depicted in the film? Explain, citing evidence as to how events in the film depict theoretical claims. It may be that you have to borrow elements from multiple perspectives to fully explain the film. Why might this be the case? What does this say about sociology and the study of social movements? 3. Discuss a component of the social movement dynamics as depicted in the film. There are a large number of possible options here, so be specific with what best fits your movement and film. For example, what role does institutional authority have in provoking or limiting movement activities or how is the movement or events surrounding it framed by participants or those outside of the movement? Other options include movement decline/history, barriers to mobilization, internal struggles and leadership, bureaucratization, cooptation, globalization, etc. 4. Finally, briefly critique the film for its usefulness in capturing the essence of the social movement of interest and the broader study of social movements. What were its strengths and weaknesses? How close did it depict reality as opposed to being merely “Hollywood flufr?
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