Social Movements and Social Change: Women’s Role as Agents of Transformation
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women, social movements, social change, women's leadership, gender challenges, inclusivity, social justiceAbstrak
This study utilizes a qualitative literature review to examine how women shape social movements and the specific challenges they encounter. The findings reveal that women enrich movements particularly in environmental, civil rights, and peace sectors by introducing unique perspectives rooted in their lived experiences. They champion grassroots strategies, collective leadership, and expanded social justice agendas that bring private issues like domestic violence and reproductive rights into the public sphere. Furthermore, women foster cross-border solidarity and democratic organizational forms. However, women face significant hurdles from both patriarchal social structures and internal movement dynamics. These include marginalization in leadership, a heightened risk of violence, the "double burden" of domestic and activist responsibilities, and representational dilemmas. The study highlights that while marginalization causes fragmentation, inclusivity strengthens movement outcomes. Ultimately, women’s activism has redefined social structural change, proving that transformation must occur not only in policy but also in everyday relationships. Their struggle emphasizes that the methods used to fight for change must reflect the inclusive society being sought.
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