Citation

Deo N. J. Civ. Soc. 2007; 3(2): 137-157.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2007, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/17448680701580287

PMID

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Abstract

This paper explains the success of civic actors in achieving their aims by reference to their organizational structure. Based on a comparison of a religious nationalist movement and a women's movement in South Asia, I argue that organizational structure is closely linked to the success of a social movement. The lack of coordination and collaboration among women's groups in terms of mission and strategy has led to a perception of the overall movement as weak and marginal. The superior coordination of strategy and mission within the religious nationalist movement have allowed it to effectively use its resources to cause great changes in Indian society.