Narratives Flashcards
What are diagnostic, prognostic, and motivational frames? Give descriptions of each
A diagnostic frame contains a description of the PROBLEM and an identification of the victims
A prognostic frame of a narrative articulates a proposed SOLUTION to the problem, possibly including a plan of attack and a strategy for carrying out that plan
A motivational frame of a narrative provides a RATIONAL for engaging in collective action and involves the development of an appropriate vocabulary to mobilize individuals.
What is an injustice frame and how might it be employed?
a collection of ideas and symbols that illustrates how SIGNFICANT the PROBLEM is and what the movement can do to alleviate it
How are an insurgent group’s actions related to the narrative?
What are the two elements of a good narrative?
A believable story
A plan of action
Frame Articulation
What gives the resultant collective action frame its novelty is not so much the originality of its ideational elements but rather the manner in which these elements are spliced together and articulated, such that a new angle of vision, vantage point, or interpretation is provided
Frame amplification refers to the idealization, embellishment, clarification, or invigoration of existing values or beliefs
