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What is Social Action Theory? Louis Wirth's Urbanism as a Way of Life Louis Wirth's Urbanism as a Way of Life -- Communications 301: Diversity and Intercultural Communication Communications 301: Diversity and Intercultural Communication ILTS Social Science - Sociology and Anthropology (249): Test Practice and Study Guide ILTS Social Science - Sociology and Anthropology (249): Test Practice and Study Guide College English Composition: Help and Review -- Valerie holds a Ph.D. in Health Psychology. Social movements can occur at the individual level or the societal level and can advocate for either minor or radical changes. This lesson will cover four kinds of social movements: alternative, redemptive, reformative, and revolutionary. Social Movement A social movement is a large group of people who are organized to promote or resist some social change. A social movement is typically based upon two factors - first, whom the movement is trying to change, and second, how much change a movement is advocating. Social movements can occur at the individual level or at the societal level, and they can advocate for either minor or radical changes. In 1966, cultural anthropologist David F. Aberle identified four kinds of social movements: alternative, redemptive, reformative, and revolutionary. In this lesson, we will discuss these social movements in terms of promoting social change. Alternative Social Movements Alternative movements are do-it-yourself efforts that seek to change some aspects of an individual's behavior. CAPTION: The It Can Wait campaign is an example of an alternative social movement. Alternative Social Movement AT&T's 'It Can Wait' public awareness campaign is an example of an alternative social movement. It is focused on a simple message: no text is worth dying for. This is a nationwide movement that has tremendous support. For example, AT&T, its employees, National Organizations for Youth Safety (NOYS), Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD), -- practice of texting while driving. Redemptive Social Movement A redemptive social movement is one that seeks total personal transformation and is typically religious in nature. The spread of Christianity is a prime example of a redemptive social movement. Missionaries have spread Christianity since the days of the Roman -- Christian missionary work continues. Reformative Social Movement Reformative social movement is a social movement that seeks to change only some specific aspects of how society functions. CAPTION: The movement for marriage equality is a reformative social movement. Reformative Social Movement The movement to obtain marriage rights and benefits for same-sex couples is an example of a reformative social movement. This movement began in the 1970s but became more prominent in American politics in 1993 when the Hawaiian Supreme Court declared the state's prohibition -- representing 15.7% of the U.S. population. Revolutionary Social Movement Revolutionary social movements seek to replace the existing social order through radical change. The social and political upheaval that occurred in France between 1789 and 1799 is an example of a revolutionary social movement. Amidst a financial crisis, the common people of France were increasingly angered by the incompetency of King Louis XVI. This resentment, coupled with growing Enlightenment ideas, fueled the revolutionary social movement, and the French Revolution began. CAPTION: The incompetency of Louis XVI helped fuel a revolutionary social movement in France. Revolutionary Social Movement During this time period, the monarchy that had ruled France for -- Lesson Summary The four types of social movements discussed in this lesson were alternative, redemptive, reformative, and revolutionary. Alternative social movements are at the individual level and advocate for minor change. Redemptive social movements are at the individual level and advocate for radical changes. Reformative social movements occur at a broader group or societal level and advocate for minor changes. Revolutionary social movements occur at a broader group or societal level and advocate for radical changes. Learning Outcome Following this lesson, you'll be able to define four types of social movements in terms of the group level and the level of change that each is aimed at: alternative, redemptive, reformative and revolutionary social movements. To unlock this lesson you must be a Study.com Member. -- * Go to Foundations of Society Ch 5. 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