How has the contemporary women's movement encompassed diverse approaches beyond traditional methods? Also, highlight the unique contribution and challenges of the contemporary women's movement. (Answer in 250 words) 15 marks.

Traditional methods used in women movement:

-> Making groups, Association eg> All India women Council

-> Stree mandal by Ramabai Saraswati

-> methods like protests & picketting

Earlier women movements were mainly led by Educated men eg> Raja Ram Mohan Roy (sati), Ishwarchandra vidhyasagar (Education)

Now Diverse approaches:

1. Ecofeminism -> Environment protection attached with women's Right eg> Chipko movement

2. Digital media utilization -> "New social movement" eg> #MeToo movement -> Global awakening

3. Promoting Economic empowerment eg> SEWA - cooperative movement by Ela Bhatt.

4. Violent protests and raising voice eg> Pinjara Tod movement to raise restrictions in women-Hostels.

Contributions:

1. Women's Right to work and participation in Economy eg> SEWA provided livelihood sources.

2. Raised the muted voice => Gender parity eg> Pinjara Tod movement.

3. Widespread Acknowledgement and support against harassment eg> Use of social media => #MeToo. -> Gave voice to those victims who had accepted their fate against high powered criminals.

4. Environment protection - protecting trees of Tehri in chipko

5. Tribals and other downtrodden's Right eg> Narmada Bachao Movement by Medha Patkar against Sardar Sarovar dam

6. leadership qualities of women

Challenges:

1. Dominant role played by Upper class or middle class women (urban based)

2. Often not heared or dismissed their demands

3. No action taken or slow