Unit 11 Flashcards
the coordinated activities of members of groups with shared goals
collective action
the challenge of getting large groups of people to act in coordinated ways
collective action problem
frames meant to challenge an existing social movement’s frame
counter frames
persistent, organized collective action meant to resist social movements
countermovements
cultural ideas, objects, practices, or bodies that create or constrain activist strategies
cultural opportunity structure
a combination of strong leadership, human and material resources, social networks, and physical infrastructure
organizational strength
the role of money in enabling or limiting a movement’s operations and influence
economic opportunity structure
persistent, organized collective action meant to resist social movements
social movement
battles over whether a social fact is a social problem and what kind of problem it is
framing wars
a sudden and dramatic occurrence that motivates nonactivists to become politically active
critical event
a recognition of a shared grievance that can be addressed through collective action
insurgent consciousness
the power of noncooperation
interdependent power
a succinct claim as to the nature of a social fact
frame
webs of ties that link people with similar political goals
political networks
the alignment of the interests of activists and elites
interest convergence
shared activities widely recognized as expressions of dissatisfaction with social conditions
repertoire of contention
the strengths and weaknesses in the existing political system that shape the options available to social movement actors
political opportunity structure
shifts in our shared ideas, interactions, and institutions
social change
the process of coming to see a personal struggle as an issue of public concern
social construction of social problems
the authority to speak credibly on a particular topic
standing
