Sociology / Unit 10 Soc 1808 short lesson, about 20 seconds
New Social Movement Theory
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The idea
New social movement theory studies postindustrial movements organized around identity, culture, and quality-of-life concerns rather than older, material class-based goals.
In practice
A movement centered on identity and cultural recognition rather than a material demand illustrates the case this theory explains.
Where people slip
New social movement theory is a perspective for a class of movements, not a testable claim; it points to a broader, global scale.
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