Social Movements in Our Times

Massive demonstrations, Civil disobedience, Bus boycotts, Peaceful marches

The Civil Rights Movement was largely non-violent and used peaceful methods like demonstrations, marches, civil disobedience, and boycotts. Armed rebellion was not part of their strategy.

Torch bearers

Meira Paibi in Meitei language literally means 'torch bearers', referring to the women who patrol streets at night with bamboo and kerosene torches.

1984

The Bhopal Gas Tragedy occurred in 1984 when poisonous gas leaked from the Union Carbide factory, causing thousands of deaths and long-term health effects.

Proper medical treatment for victims, Adequate compensation, Criminal responsibility for management, Steps to prevent future disasters

The Bhopal movement has four main demands: proper medical treatment, adequate compensation, fixing criminal responsibility, and preventing future disasters. They don't demand closure of all chemical factories.