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Moreover, social movement is the effort by people individually and collectively to bring about
a change in the society. A social movement may also be directed to resist a change. Throughout
history, social movements have been a staple in the maturation of the countries. Social
movements generally reflect a series of contentious performances, displays and campaigns by
which ordinary people make collective claims as well as participate in public politics.

One of the most recent social movements witnessed in the world is the campaign on combating
Corruption. The anti-corruption movement can be considered to be a social movement as it
involves people participating in it because they feel for it. Most people have understood and
have become aware of the corruption that exists in the country and this would probably be the
only way by virtue of which they can seek the government’s attention. It is social because it
seeks to bring down the amount of corruption through mass awareness and through activities
such as visiting the people and ensuring that they understand and extend support. However in
a social movement, one gives in their support voluntarily.

116 I Selected Speeches of the Vice Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Republic of Indonesia