The difference between issue specific movements and generic (general) movements are given below : Issue Specific MovementsGeneric (General) Movements  (1)These movements seek to achieve a single objective. (2)The duration of such movement is comparatively short  (3) The examples are the movement in Nepal for democracy. Its aim was only the restoration of democracy. Narmada Bachao Andolan is another example. (4) Such movement has clear leadership and organisation e.g., SPA in Nepal. (1) Generic movements have more than one issue before them.  (2) The duration is generally not short. Those movements may continue for a long time.  (3) Environmental movements and women's movements deal with different aspects.  (4) A large number of organisations control or guide such movements e g., environmental movement consists of a large number of organisations with different independent leadership and often different views on policy related matters.