SOCIOLOGY 340 - Social Movements. Fall 2008

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Franklin and Marshall College

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Organized action by groups attempting to change the social and political system are rare, but their impact has been significant. When and why do movements occur Who joins, supports, remains in, and drops out of movements How are movements organized and how are they related to both the state and media Topics include resource mobilization, political processes, ideologies and framing; state facilitation and repression; recruitment; and social movement outcomes. Movements studied include: New Left; civil, women's, and gay rights; white supremacist, labor, environmental and men'smovements. Prerequisite: SOC 100. Gallagher

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3.00

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Lecture

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WWW.FANDM.EDU

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(717) 291-3911

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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