Question

Which of these is a characteristic of a reform movement? A. It aims to bring about a complete overhaul in society. B. It usually starts as a reaction to a change and aims at resisting changes. C. It is organized to bring about positive changes in specific areas of society. D. It aims at bringing about a state of perfection in society.

Answer 1

The correct answer is C.

In order to understand the depth of the changes which want to be promoted, reform movements are generally defined in opposition to revolutionary movements.

Reforms are implemented within an established system, in order to seek certain improvements. On the contrary, a revolution consists on an structural change which affects the system as a whole, and susbstitutes its power or organizational structures in a very short period of time. A revolution brings a complete overhaul in society.