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von Amy Babic Vor 8 Jahren

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Value-Added Theory of Social Movements

The Value-Added Theory of Social Movements examines the conditions that facilitate the emergence and development of social movements. Key factors include the recognition of structural strains within society, such as conflicts and discrepancies that lead to unmet expectations.

Value-Added Theory of Social Movements

Value-Added Theory of Social Movements

Social Control

social movement may be successful or fail
force may be applied
Actions of police, courts, media, government officials

Precipitating Factors

serious event(s) push people to action

Structural Strains

society falls to meet expectations
conflicts, ambiguities, discrepancies

Main topic

Mobilization of Participants

rallies, pamphlets, press conferences, social media, petitions
collective actions

Generalized Beliefs

let's fix it!
recognition of problem

Structural Conduciveness

serious problems
environment