Enhance Your Learning with Political Sociology - Social Movements Flash Cards for quick learning
The study of how political power and social processes intersect, focusing on the relationship between politics and society.
Collective efforts by individuals or groups to bring about social, political, or cultural change.
Coordinated behavior by a group of individuals with a common goal or interest.
Public expression of dissent or objection, often against perceived injustices or inequalities.
Involvement of individuals in the political process, such as voting, joining political parties, or engaging in activism.
A theory that emphasizes the importance of resources, such as money, time, and organizational skills, in shaping social movements.
Social movements that emerged in the late 20th century, focusing on issues such as human rights, environmentalism, and gender equality.
Political mobilization based on shared identities, such as race, gender, or sexual orientation.
The process of defining and interpreting social issues or events in a particular way to mobilize support for a cause or movement.
The increasing interconnectedness and interdependence of countries through the exchange of goods, information, and ideas.
Social movements that operate across national borders, addressing global issues and advocating for change at the international level.
The use of media platforms, such as social media, to promote social and political causes and mobilize support for social movements.
A social movement in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s, advocating for equal rights and an end to racial segregation and discrimination.
A social movement advocating for gender equality and women's rights, addressing issues such as reproductive rights, workplace discrimination, and domestic violence.
A social movement focused on environmental conservation, sustainability, and addressing climate change.
A social movement advocating for the rights and interests of workers, including fair wages, safe working conditions, and collective bargaining.
A social movement opposing war and advocating for peaceful resolutions to conflicts.
A social movement advocating for the protection and promotion of human rights, addressing issues such as torture, genocide, and discrimination.
The transformation of social institutions, behaviors, and norms over time.
A theory that examines how political contexts and opportunities shape the emergence and success of social movements.
The process of gathering and utilizing resources, such as funding, manpower, and media support, to advance the goals of a social movement.
Formal organizations or groups that mobilize resources and coordinate collective action to promote social change.
Strategies and actions employed by social movements to achieve their goals, such as protests, boycotts, and lobbying.
The use of state power to suppress or control social movements through tactics such as surveillance, censorship, and violence.
A social or political movement that opposes or seeks to undermine the goals and activities of another movement.
A radical and often violent transformation of a social, political, or economic system, typically involving the overthrow of existing power structures.
The achievement of a social movement's goals, which can vary from policy changes to broader societal transformations.
The inability of a social movement to achieve its intended goals, often due to factors such as repression, internal divisions, or lack of resources.
The diffusion of ideas, tactics, and strategies from one social movement to another, often leading to the emergence of new movements or the expansion of existing ones.
Informal connections and relationships among individuals, organizations, and groups involved in social movements, facilitating the exchange of resources and information.
Individuals or groups that support and collaborate with a social movement, sharing similar goals or interests.
Temporary alliances or partnerships between different social movements or organizations, formed to achieve common objectives.
Individuals or groups that provide direction, coordination, and inspiration to a social movement, often playing key roles in strategy development and decision-making.
The process of attracting and involving new members in a social movement, often through outreach, education, and mobilization efforts.
The strategic presentation and interpretation of social issues or events by a movement to shape public opinion and gain support for its cause.
The range of tactics, strategies, and actions employed by a social movement to achieve its goals, influenced by historical precedents and cultural contexts.
The ability of a social movement to adapt, recover, and sustain its activities and goals in the face of challenges, setbacks, or repression.
The influence or effects of a social movement on individuals, communities, institutions, policies, or broader social structures.
The assessment of a social movement's effectiveness, impact, and outcomes, often conducted by researchers, activists, or funders.
The processes, interactions, and changes that occur within and between social movements, shaping their development, strategies, and outcomes.
The process of organizing and activating individuals or groups to participate in a social movement, often through recruitment, education, and collective action.
The use of state or institutional power to suppress, control, or undermine a social movement, often through tactics such as surveillance, censorship, or violence.
The revival or renewed activity of a social movement after a period of decline, often driven by new grievances, opportunities, or leadership.
The development and adoption of new ideas, strategies, or tactics by a social movement, often in response to changing contexts or challenges.