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Question

Assertion (A) : Organising for social change is empowering and transformative.
Reason (R) : Organising for social change has to be pro-empowered and pro-rich to be more effective.
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The correct answer is
(A) is correct and (R) is incorrect.

Analyzing Social Change Organizing Assertion and Reason

Assertion (A) Evaluation

Assertion (A) states that organizing for social change is empowering and transformative. This is accurate because the process of organizing builds collective power, enhances participants' agency, and facilitates the challenging of established norms or structures, leading to societal transformation.

Reason (R) Evaluation

Reason (R) claims that organizing for social change must be 'pro-rich' to be effective. This statement is incorrect. Effective social change organizing typically focuses on empowering marginalized or disadvantaged groups and addressing inequalities. An agenda that is 'pro-rich' often runs counter to the principles of social justice and equity that drive such movements.

Final Conclusion

Therefore, Assertion (A) is correct, and Reason (R) is incorrect.

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Important Questions from Basic Sociology - Teaching

  1. Our 'self-concept' which influences our communication behaviour is developed due to the following factors :
    (a) Cultural traditions
    (b) Self-evaluation
    (c) Social roles
    (d) Social organisation
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  2. Assertion (A) : When the elderly are not cared for by their children they develop early dementia.
    Reason (R) : Caring for the aged leads to a greater sense of well being and this prevents onset of dementia.
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  3. Assertion (A) : The process of socialisation of children as girls and boys is called gendering.
    Reason (R) : Children internalise behaviours and roles as per the gendering processes.
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    (a) Period of establishment and elementary school
    (b) Child-bearing and pre-school
    (c) Vocational adjustment of children
    (d) High School and College
    (e) Retirement
    (f) Financial Recovery
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    List - IList - II
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    (b) Dementia(ii) Eating disorder
    (c) Addiction(iii) Psychological dependence
    (d) Pragmatism(iv) Neurological disorder
    (v) Emotional imbalance
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