Week 11B Social Movements

When people feel a significant gap between what they deserve and what they actually get, leading to discontent and potential social movements.

Describes how social arrangements can either allow or restrict the formation of social movements.

The tensions, conflicts, deprivations, and inequalities that exist within a society contribute to the formation of social movements.

A widespread belief or ideology emerges, providing a shared understanding and justification for the movement's cause.

Events or incidents that trigger immediate mobilization for action, acting as catalysts for social movements.

The mobilization of leadership and resources to organize and direct the movement's efforts.

The effectiveness of social control mechanisms in limiting or suppressing the movement.

Focuses on how social movements are built on acquiring and effectively utilizing resources, including members, money, and networks.

People who benefit from a movement's success without actively participating.

The practice of incorporating existing groups or organizations into a movement's membership base.

The way in which a movement's message is framed to resonate with potential supporters' values, beliefs, and experiences.

Adjusting the movement's message and strategies to align with the existing beliefs and values of potential recruits.

Strategies used by movements to encourage participation, such as offering benefits or applying pressure.

Tangible rewards or benefits offered to individuals for participating in a movement.

Special advantages given to movement leaders and staff, like salaries, prestige, or power.

The process of developing a professional structure and organizational capacity for a movement.

The process of setting up fundraising systems and financial management practices within a movement.

The establishment of formal hierarchies and bureaucratic systems within a movement.

Types of social movements that emerged in the 1960s, often driven by identity politics and focused on issues like peace, environment, and LGBTQ rights.

The focus of NSMs on identity, focusing on 'who' people are and their collective experiences.

The focus of RMT on strategies and tactics for mobilizing resources and achieving goals.

A social movement that utilizes a 'Granny' persona for public actions, often highlighting their age and perceived innocence to draw attention and challenge societal norms.

The deliberate use of a 'little old lady' identity in a movement to disarm opposition and create a sense of vulnerability.

A contemporary social movement that focuses on combating racism and police brutality against Black people, utilizing social media and public protests.