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.