Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
grassroots movement
Finnish translation:
Ruohonjuuritason liike
Nov 16, 2009 14:08
14 yrs ago
English term
grassroots movement
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English to Finnish
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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 sentences:
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)
Proposed translations
(Finnish)
5 +3 | Ruohonjuuritason liike | HGU |
Change log
Nov 16, 2009 13:51: changed "Kudoz queue" from "In queue" to "Public"
Nov 16, 2009 14:08: changed "Stage" from "Preparation" to "Submission"
Nov 19, 2009 15:01: changed "Stage" from "Submission" to "Completion"
Proposed translations
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Ruohonjuuritason liike
Muita vaihtoehtoja: ruohonjuuritason järjestö / organisaatio.
Definition from
own experience or research:
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 sentences:
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)
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