SOC 347 - National Social Movements: Current Trends and Explanations

Institution:

University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Subject:

Sociology

Description:

Minkoff Introduction to theory and research on a specific form of social movement: national-level collective mobilizations organized for political change. Emphasizes how political, organizational, and cultural factors shape social movement emergence and development. Focuses on American activism, New Left, women’s movements, the abortion conflict, gay/lesbian activism, and Central American Peace movement.

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.washington.edu

Phone Number:

(206) 543-2100

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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