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Social movements are forms of collective action that emerge in response to situations of inequality, oppression and/or unmet social, political, economic or cultural demands.
Jul 28, 2020 · Traditionally, social movements and interest groups have been considered as clearly separate phenomena: one referring to “outsiders” specializing on protest and adopting disruptive tactics, the other to “insiders” specializing on lobbying and using institutionalized tactics.
Introduction. Part I. The Development of Sociology. Part II. Sociological Theory. Part III. Sociological Research Methods. Part IV. Culture and Socialization. Part V. Social Structure and the Organization of Society. Part VI. Social Inequality and Diversity. Part VII. Social Institutions. Part VIII. Social Problems and Deviant Behavior. Part IX.
- Benjamín Tejerina
- 2017
Sep 7, 2020 · Every social movement, moreover, has a distinctive class composition and class politics, including movements that seemingly have nothing to do with class, including women’s movements, LGBTQ movements, and movements of specific ethnic and racial groups.
- Paul Almeida
- 2020
Aug 31, 2022 · Here's what she thinks. Social movements are behind the most powerful changes around the world. From voting rights, to political upheavals and the fight for racial equality – social movements can change mindsets, enact laws and shift policies. But only if they succeed. So what are the features of a movement that can hold the attention of ...
Aug 4, 2014 · The Handbook presents a most updated and comprehensive exploration of social movement research. It not only maps, but also expands the field of social movement studies, taking stock of recent developments in cognate areas of studies, within and beyond sociology and political science.
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Nov 15, 2022 · Paolo Gerbaudo’s paper provides a comprehensive overview of the latest social movement formations based on populist perspectives, from the square occupation movements to the Gillet jaunes, in which he discusses the different components and implications of this ‘populist turn’ and its differences vis-à-vis other forms of populism, and in ...
