POLT 10100 Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: Anti-Globalization Movement, Radical Change, Wield
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8. 1 define social movements and who they represent. Social movements emphasize rather dramatically the point that the struggle for democracy is a recurring feature of our political life. Social movements are mainly the instruments of political outsiders with grievances who want to gain a hearing in american politics. Social movement- a loosely organized group that uses unconventional and often disruptive tactics to have their grievances heard by the public, news media and government leaders. Secularization- the spread of nonreligious outlooks and values. Social movements are generally mass grassroots phenomenon, social movements are populated by individuals with a shared sense of grievance, social movements often use unconventional and disruptive tactics, and social movements often turn into interest groups. 8. 2 illustrate how important social movements have shaped american society. Abolitionists, protested slavery in america helped heighten the tensions between the north and south bringing on the war and the end of slavery. Populists, were disaffected farmers against business practices in america.
