Social Movement Theories
Sociologists have developed several theories related to social movements . Some of the better-known approaches are outlined below. Chronologically they include:
- collective behavior/collective action theories (1950s)
- relative deprivation theory (1960s)
- marxist theory (1880s)
- value-added theory (1960s)
- resource mobilization (1970s)
- frame analysis theory (1980s) (closely related to social constructionist theory)
- new social movement theory (1980s)
- political process theory (1980s)
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