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Social movements definition
an organized and sustained effort to change all or part of society using extra-legal means
Example of social movements
Civil Right Movement (1950s-1960s)
The Labor Movement
The environmental movement
gay rights movement
radical right wing movement
what are the 5 main theories of social movements
Deprivation theory
mass-society theory,
structural strain theory
resource mobilization theory
new social movements theory
what is the deprivation theory
social movements arise when people feel deprived of basic needs or rights, leading to frustration
what is the mass-society theory
social movements are formed by isolated individuals in a society who seek belonging and identity through collective action
Structural strain theory
explains social movements as a result of tensions and contradictions within a society’s structure
Resource mobilization theory
emphasizes the importance of resources like money, leadership, and organizational skills in the success of a social movement
New social movements theory
focuses on the emergence of social movements based on identity politics such as environmental, feminist, and LGBTQ+ movements
focused on cultural change
what are the 3 necessary conditions for social movements
political opportunity, organizational capacity, and framing ability
or
organization, leadership, and resources
New social movements (NSM)
groups that emerged after WWII, 1960s
focused on identity and human rights instead of economic goals
What are some non-violent tactics of social movements
Protests
Boycotts
Sit-ins: makes it harder for people to get by
Public assemblies
Walk-outs
SMO, SMI, SMS
SMO: Social Media Optimization
techniques for visibility and optimizing brand’s presence on social media
SMI: Severe Mental Illness:
SMS: short message service
text messaging to see how individuals connect with community
Thoreau’s essay on civil disobedience summary
argues that people should prioritize their conscience over the law and not support unjust governments
his essay is motivated by his opposition to slavery and the Mexican-American War
