USCP 19

Social Movements

A collective and organized action of people in response to cultural, political, and social change. They are forms of organized action for social change often prompted by inequality or injustice experienced by certain groups.

Proactive

prompted by the perception of a coming social or political disasteR

Reactive

Movements formed in response to existing problems or perceived threats to social values and rights.

Mitigation

Focuses on addressing the cause of environmental problems. Example: Reducing carbon emission

Adaptation

Adjusting to environmental changes that already exist. Example: building seawalls, replanting mangroves, or developing climate-resilient crops

Alternative Social Movements

Aim for a specific and limited change in individual behavior.

Redemptive Social Movements

Seek radical or inner change in individuals, often linked to spiritual or moral transformation

Reformative Social Movements

Seek specific reforms or changes in society. Example: Black Lives Matter (BLM)

Revolutionary Social Movements

Aim for complete or drastic change in the entire social or political system. Example: EDSA Revolution

Agitation

The movement starts as people become aware of an issue and express frustration or demand change

Organization

Leaders emerge, goals are set, and strategies are planned

Mobilization

involves the movement of resources, adequate funding, and skills to maintain campaign activities

Institutionalization

The movement becomes recognized and accepted

Organizational Decline

The movement slows down due to achieving goals, loss of interest, internal conflict, or repression