grassroots movement

Finnish translation: Ruohonjuuritason liike

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English term or phrase:grassroots movement
Finnish translation:Ruohonjuuritason liike

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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.

Example sentence(s):
  • 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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Ruohonjuuritason liike
Definition:
Ruohonjuuritason liike on kansalaisaktivismin puitteissa syntynyt ja kehittynyt, esimerkiksi jonkinlaiseen poliittisen vaikuttamiseen pyrkivä liike tai selvemmin organisoiduttuaan järjestö. Esimerkkinä voidaan mainita Vihreä liike, josta kehittyi Vihreä liitto eli poliittinen puolue.
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Ruohonjuuritason liike on kansalaisaktivismin puitteissa syntynyt ja kehittynyt, esimerkiksi jonkinlaiseen poliittisen vaikuttamiseen pyrkivä liike tai selvemmin organisoiduttuaan järjestö. Esimerkkinä voidaan mainita Vihreä liike, josta kehittyi Vihreä liitto eli poliittinen puolue.

Example sentence(s):
  • Empty Bowls on ruohonjuuritason liike taistelussa nälkää vastaan. - Unicef Suomi  
  • Toiminta saa alkunsa ruohonjuuritasolta ja perustuu vapaaehtoisvoimin tehtävään työhön. Liike on toiminut eri lailla eri maissa - Attac  
  • Vastavoimaksi syntyi pian ruohonjuuritason liike. Fiksut suomalaiset alkoivat varoittaa muukalaisvihan noususta. - Aamulehti  

Explanation:
Muita vaihtoehtoja: ruohonjuuritason järjestö / organisaatio.
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Local time: 12:56
Native speaker of: Native in FinnishFinnish
PRO pts in category: 8

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Yes  Katja Jääskeläinen
14 hrs
  -> Kiitokset!

Yes  Eeva Lilley
1 day 18 hrs
  -> Kiitos!

Yes  Cris Rek
6 days
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