Social Movements and Everyday Acts of Resistance: Solidarity in a Changing World

This book explores grassroots resistance and solidarity initiatives through case studies from the UK, Europe, India, and Latin America, examining micro-acts of resistance, organizational issues, collective identity, strategies, tactics, and media representations. It appeals to scholars and students of sociology, media and communication, and politics.

Format: Hardback
Length: 180 pages
Publication date: 01 August 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book delves into the realm of small-scale mobilisation and everyday social movements, exploring their transformative power and grassroots resilience. Through a comprehensive examination of case studies from the UK, Europe, India, and Latin America, it sheds light on the intricate dynamics and profound impact of micro-acts of resistance. By examining a diverse range of themes, including organisational challenges, collective identity formation, strategic approaches, tactical choices, participation dynamics, and media representations, the book offers a deep understanding of the complexities and nuances of small-scale social movements. Its insights are invaluable to scholars and students of sociology, media and communication, and politics, particularly those with a keen interest in social movements, political mobilisation, and activism.
This book focuses on small-scale mobilisation and everyday social movements that take the form of grassroots resistance and solidarity initiatives. Through a series of case studies drawn from the UK, Europe, India, and Latin America, it examines the dynamics and role of micro-acts of resistance, with attention to a range of themes including organisational issues, the construction of collective identity, strategies, tactics and participation, and media representations and public perception of small-scale social movements. As such, it will appeal to scholars and students of sociology, media and communication and politics with interests in social movements, political mobilisation and activism.

This book delves into the realm of small-scale mobilisation and everyday social movements, exploring their transformative power and grassroots resilience. Through a comprehensive examination of case studies from the UK, Europe, India, and Latin America, it sheds light on the intricate dynamics and profound impact of micro-acts of resistance. By examining a diverse range of themes, including organisational challenges, collective identity formation, strategic approaches, tactical choices, participation dynamics, and media representations, the book offers a deep understanding of the complexities and nuances of small-scale social movements. Its insights are invaluable to scholars and students of sociology, media and communication, and politics, particularly those with a keen interest in social movements, political mobilisation, and activism.

This book explores the dynamics and role of small-scale mobilisation and everyday social movements, focusing on grassroots resistance and solidarity initiatives. Through a series of case studies drawn from various regions, including the UK, Europe, India, and Latin America, it examines the micro-acts of resistance, including organisational issues, collective identity construction, strategies, tactics, participation, media representations, and public perception. By analysing these themes, the book provides valuable insights into the complexities and nuances of small-scale social movements, appealing to scholars and students of sociology, media and communication, and politics with interests in social movements, political mobilisation, and activism.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032201887