These kinds of social movements are often inspired when people feel that society is moving in a direction they cannot tolerate or when there is an event or decision that they feel must be challenged (such as the awarding of the Order of Canada to abortion rights activist and physician Dr.Henry Morgentaler).

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Reactionary movements arise in response to perceived threats against certain societal norms or values, often aiming to revert changes or prevent further changes. The example given, where individuals mobilize against the awarding of a prestigious honor to an abortion rights activist, reflects a reactionary movement aiming to uphold traditional values or norms that they believe are being challenged.

These Kinds of Social Movements Are Often Inspired When People