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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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