Social Movements

SOC

3170

Social Movements

This course explores the origins, dynamics, and consequences of social movements as a particular from of particular form of collective behavior. It examines a wide range of topics, including the emergence of movements; recruitment and leadership; interactions of movements with the media, political elites, and the broader society; tactics; and the factors contributing to the success and failure of movements. Cases covered include the mobilization of racial and ethnic groups, women's movements, environmental activism, and labor movements.

Fall, Spring, Summer

Undergraduate

Yes

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