grassroots movement

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14:08 Nov 16, 2009

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English term or phrase: grassroots movement

Definition from Wikipedia:
A grassroots movement (often referenced in the context of a political movement) is one driven by the constituents of a community. The term implies that the creation of the movement and the group supporting it is natural and spontaneous, highlighting the differences between this and a movement that is orchestrated by traditional power structures.

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It’s a common misconception that social movements occur spontaneously. Although usually requiring a spark to emerge into the public eye, movements result from decades of conscious and persistent grassroots movement building efforts. exco
Grassroots organizing can be harder than it sounds: a mix of social networking, savvy funding, and judicious decision-making can go a long way. eHow
Grassroots groups have increased their activity, newspapers and magazines have begun writing more about the issue, and a recent Wall Street Journal article showed that some high-end restaurants are rebelling CommonDreams.org

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Nichli satah sey shuru honey wali tehreek

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Nichli satah sey shuru honey wali tehreek

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Grassroot ka matlab hae nichli ya bunyadi satah

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musharraf mae wakla ki tehreek bohat jald bunyadi satah ki tehreek ban gae or har aam shakhs ney is mae hisa lia - wikipedia

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