Political Science · Comparative Political Analysis
UGC NET December 2014 Political Science
Riots and demonstrations are examples of
AInstitutional interest groups
BAssociational interest groups
CNon-associational interest groups
DAnomic interest groups ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) Anomic interest groups — Riots and demonstrations are examples of anomic interest groups, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★Riots and demonstrations are examples of anomic interest groups, so that is the answer.
★Gabriel Almond classified interest groups into four structural types.
★Anomic groups are spontaneous and arise suddenly from frustration.
★They form without prior organisation or planning.
★They often erupt as riots and demonstrations to vent discontent.
★Institutional groups like the military and associational groups like trade unions are organised.
★So sudden, unplanned protest fits the anomic category.
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