Social Change and Resistance Flashcards
Collective Behavior
a type of social behavior that occurs in crowds or masses
Emergent Norm Theory
conventional norms are replaced by new norms that dictate collective behavior
Value-Added Theory
an analytic framework used to study the origins of collective actions
Assembling Privilege
individuals in crowds are rational thinkers who come together based on shared interests – those with privilege decides
Social Movements
loosely organized effort by a large group of people to achieve a particular goal
Local
focusing on specific social or political issue with a particular geographic area like a town
State
initiated, supported, or manipulated by a government or state to achieve its goals, interests, or policies
National
political or social movements that advocate for a national or nationalist ideology
Global
collective effort to bring about social change on a global scale
NGOs
non governmental organizations
Reform Movements
fix the injustices in society to move towards a community’s ideal society
Revolutionary Movements
dedicated to carrying out a revolution
Religious/Redemptive Movements
focuses on individual change or spiritual growth
Alternative Movements
focuses on limited social change
Resistance Movements
engage in non-violent or violent activities to resist an occupying power, oppressive government, or other forms of domination
Social Change - Social Media
social media has became the root of social change and ignition of social movement in modern society
Resource Mobilization Theory
emergence and success of social movements depends on the resources and ability to use them effectively
Social Movement Industry
collection of social movement organizations that are striving toward similar goals
Framing/Frame Analysis
research method used to examine how people understand and interpret situations, events, or interactions
Political Process Theory
process used by various social movements to promote agendas and change – political
