Social movements: Topic Guide

This guide introduces some of the literature and debates on social movements and collective action more broadly

• From: Department for International Development
• Published: 1 August 2016

• Document Type: Thematic Summary
• Theme: Governance and Conflict, Social Change
• Authors: Bhonagiri, A

Abstract

Social movements express social, cultural, political or economic concerns locally, nationally or transnationally, and they are found in both democratic and repressive states. A variety of actors use social movements to champion a cause and direct, promote or resist change. This topic guide introduces some of the key literature and debates on social movements and collective action more broadly.

Citation

Bhonagiri, A. (2016). Social movements: Topic guide. Birmingham, UK: GSDRC, University of Birmingham, 25p

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Published 1 August 2016