Role of Activism and Voluntary Nonprofits

Catalog description

This course introduces the sociological study of how the practices and forms of nonprofit organizations and voluntary associations shape activism and vice versa. These forms of collective action coordinate activities towards advancing particular causes, enacting public policy, such as providing services, or enhancing fellowship amongst members. This course also prepares students to undertake research and critical analyses of such collective action, with the aim of helping students apply theoretical concepts about organizing practices andinstitutional environments to groups or organizations.