Social Movements and Social Change

These flashcards cover key concepts related to social movements and their role in driving social change.

Social movements

Collective efforts by groups to promote or resist social change.

Social change

Shifts in societal norms, values, and practices over time.

Relative deprivation

The perception of individuals that they are worse off relative to others, which can drive social movements.

Countermovement

A movement that attempts to reverse or counteract the achievements of another movement.

Reform movement

A social movement aimed at changing specific policies or practices without overthrowing the existing political system.

Revolutionary movement

A social movement aimed at fundamentally changing the political, social, or economic system.

Ideology

A set of beliefs and values that guide the actions and goals of a movement.

Disruptive methods

Tactics employed by social movements that interrupt normal activities to draw attention to their cause.

Collective action

The coordinated efforts of individuals to achieve a common goal, which is often necessary for social movements.

Civil rights movement

A movement aimed at ending racial segregation and discrimination against African Americans in the United States.

Arab Spring

A series of anti-government protests and uprisings across the Middle East in 2010-2011, influenced by rising expectations and social media.