Social Movements

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Three hours lecture per week Prerequisite(s): SOC 100 , SOC 201 , and SOC 202 (SOC 201 and/or SOC 202 may be taken concurrently) Analyzes causes and consequences of collective social action (including grievances, mobilization, protest, growth/decline, and outcomes), with particular attention on structure and dynamics of social movement organizations (competition, strategic choice, leadership). Will examine range of theoretical perspectives (Collective Behavior, Resource Mobilization, Political Process, etc.), and introduce students to empirical research on movements through variety of case studies.