SOC 571 - Social Movements

Graduate standing. (3)

Use of theory, research and films to examine when and why social movements occur; who joins and who remains in social movements; why movements decline and/or succeed; social movement organizations; challenges, identity, culture and emotions in social movements. Analysis and practice of strategies and tactics: ballot initiatives, using elected officials as lawyers, art as a tool, direct action, media. Not open to students with credit for SOC 471. Graded ABCDE Offered infrequently.