Review of Social Movements

Vocabulary flashcards based on lecture notes about various social movements and their strategies.

Black Panther Party - What Worked

Community programs like free breakfast and health clinics; strong advocacy for self-defense.

Black Panther Party - Challenges

Militant image (caused COINTELPRO, public fear); leadership was targeted (weakened organizational structure)

Rainbow Coalition - What Worked

Coalition building; shared struggle (racism, classism, police violence were shared problems)

Rainbow Coalition - Challenges

Government opposition (COINTELPRO, assassinated leaders) and lack of sustained, long-term strategic planning.

Chicano Movement - What Worked

Mass mobilization; strategic leadership employed nonviolence/boycotts effectively

Chicano Movement - Challenges

Internal divisions (radical and reformist factions); slow policy change (lots of institutionalized resistance)

NoDAPL Movement What Worked

Use of social media; nonviolent direct action (peaceful encampments)

NoDAPL Movement Challenges

Government and police crackdown (heavy militarized response)

EJI/Bryan Stevenson What Worked

Long term strategy (slow, sustained approach); public advocacy (museums, Just Mercy)

EJI/Bryan Stevenson Challenges

Scalability (case-by-case, not reaching everyone)