SOC 315 - Social Movements,Collective Action,and Protest

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Willamette University

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The course examines the theoretical frameworks used by sociologists to understand phenomena related to collective action, protest, and social movements. These include resource mobilization theory, political opportunity theory, and framing theory. More recently, these schools have been synthesized into a single "political process theory." Critiques of political process theory are also examined, in particular those emphasizing its failure to account for culture, its emphasis on the experiences of only the U.S. and Europe, and difficulty applying it to the prediction of future collective action. Prerequisite: SOC 201 or any 100-level Sociology course, or consent of instructor. Offering: Alternate Springs Instructor: Strawn

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1.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.willamette.edu

Phone Number:

(503) 370-6300

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

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Semester

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