POL 202 Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: Collective Behavior, Reference Group, Poverty Threshold
4 Oct 2016
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Revolution--a form of collective action in which some large-scale, structural change is either attempted or accomplished. Contention--refers to pursuit of collective goods largely outside of formal political institutions. Collective action--joint efforts of individuals & groups to bring about a shared, preferred outcome. Formal institution--institution governed by formal rules & typically linked to complex organizations like the state or corporations. Contention usually is outside formal political channels, includes social movements, social revolutions, insurgencies, civil wars, terrorism, & everyday forms of resistance. Social movement--ongoing, organized, collective action oriented toward a goal of social change. Terrorism--tactic used by some participants that involves violence directed at non-military targets. Everyday resistance--efforts to resist or obstruct authority that are not clearly organized over time, such as work stoppages, slowdowns, & sabotage. Social movements are most normal, considered a healthy part of civil society. Civil society--a space in society outside of the organization of the state, in which citizens come together & organize themselves.
