Poverty reduction is a topic widely discussed in research and the media as one of the most vital issues for developing countries. It was placed as one of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). A large amount of research and reports have been presented about poverty reduction. At the same time, social movements have also been extensively studied, resulting in the emergence of many social movements related theories.
Despite the causal relation between social movements and poverty reduction, a limited number of studies have revealed the impacts of social movements on poverty reduction since both fields are placed under different analytical categories.
Social movements impact on poverty reduction is a must to study phenomenon, especially that we are witnessing the widespread of movements that tackle issues related to inequality and poverty directly and indirectly.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- What are social movements?
- New social movements theory
- Globalization and women's movements
- Defining poverty
- The contribution of social movements to poverty reduction
- Case studies
- Case study from Peru: Extractive industry movement
- Case study from India: Women's empowerment movement
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper aims to explore the relationship between social movements and poverty reduction. It examines how social movements contribute to poverty reduction by analyzing the New Social Movements theory, the impact of globalization on women's movements, and the role of social movements in addressing various forms of poverty.
- Defining and understanding the nature of social movements.
- Analyzing the relationship between social movements and poverty reduction.
- Exploring the contributions of social movements to poverty reduction.
- Examining the role of globalization in shaping women's movements.
- Analyzing case studies to illustrate the impact of social movements on poverty reduction.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The introduction sets the context for the study by discussing the importance of poverty reduction and the significance of social movements in addressing this issue. It highlights the lack of research on the impact of social movements on poverty reduction and outlines the structure of the paper.
Chapter 2 provides a detailed explanation of social movements, drawing on various theoretical perspectives. It examines the New Social Movements theory and its implications for understanding the emergence and motivations behind social movements. It also explores the role of globalization in shaping women's movements and their transnational activism.
Chapter 3 focuses on defining poverty from different perspectives, emphasizing the complex nature of poverty and its multifaceted dimensions. This chapter aims to lay the groundwork for understanding the connection between social movements and poverty reduction.
Chapter 4 delves into the contribution of social movements to poverty reduction, highlighting the ways in which social movements can empower marginalized communities, advocate for social justice, and challenge existing power structures. It explores the role of social movements in addressing various forms of poverty, including income poverty, food insecurity, and lack of access to essential services.
Chapter 5 presents two case studies, one from Peru and one from India, to illustrate the impact of social movements on poverty reduction. These case studies provide real-world examples of how social movements can mobilize communities, influence policy changes, and create positive social and economic transformations.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This paper focuses on key terms such as social movements, poverty reduction, New Social Movements theory, globalization, women's movements, case studies, empowerment, activism, and transnational organization. The study examines the contributions of social movements to poverty reduction, emphasizing the role of these movements in addressing inequality, marginalization, and social justice issues in developing countries.
- Quote paper
- Abdelfatah Ibrahim (Author), 2011, How do social movements contribute to poverty reduction, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/195111
