NSM 40 Flashcards
(23 cards)
What do New Social Movements (NSMs) primarily focus on?
Non-economic and identity-based issues such as gender, ethnicity, the environment, and global justice.
How do NSMs differ from Old Social Movements (OSMs)?
NSMs focus on non-class-based issues, while OSMs centered around class struggle and material inequality.
What characterizes the organization of NSMs?
Loose organization, decentralized leadership, and the use of direct action and social media.
According to Hallsworth, what do NSMs react to?
Perceived injustices or global risks.
What is an example of a New Social Movement that focuses on climate change?
Extinction Rebellion.
What demographic primarily composes NSMs?
Younger, middle-class participants with post-materialist values.
What concept from Giddens is significant in the context of NSMs?
Reflexivity.
What does reflexivity in NSMs imply?
Individuals become more self-aware and challenge dominant power structures.
What argument does Faulks make regarding NSMs?
NSMs should not be treated as a homogenous group due to their diversity.
How do Marxist theorists view NSMs?
As a defence of civil rights and democratic values.
What did Habermas argue about NSMs?
They are a response to commodification and bureaucracy in capitalist society.
What are the two types of NSMs?
Defensive and offensive.
What is a defensive NSM example?
Campaigns against fracking.
What is an offensive NSM example?
Black Lives Matter UK movement.
What role does social media play in NSMs?
It enhances visibility, organisation, and mobilization of protests.
What is the significance of the #MeToo campaign?
It illustrates how NSMs use digital tools to amplify marginalised voices.
What does Ulrich Beck’s idea of the risk society address?
Concerns about global risks such as climate change and genetic engineering.
How do NSMs relate to consumption and identity in postmodern society?
They reflect shifts where identity is defined by lifestyle and values.
What does Diani emphasize about NSMs?
Their informal structure, horizontal organization, and emphasis on personal identity.
What do Cohen and Rai caution against regarding NSMs and OSMs?
Drawing a sharp line between them, as both can overlap and contribute to change.
What are some limitations faced by NSMs?
Lack of coherence, reliance on social media, and vulnerability to misinformation.
What impact have NSMs had on British politics, according to Faulks?
They have reframed public issues and pressured institutions for inclusivity.
In conclusion, how do NSMs influence the contemporary UK?
They play an important role in shaping cultural, ideological, and legislative landscapes.
