Cambridge University Press eBooks· 2023· Book chapter
A Social Psychology of Protest
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Short summary
Protest success hinges on demand (grievances), supply (organizations), and mobilization via communication networks, with participation driven by instrumental, expressive, or identity-based motivations.
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Key points
- Protest success requires demand (grievances, anger), supply (organizations), and mobilization (communication networks).
- Participation motivations include instrumental, expressive, and identity-driven factors.
- Politicized collective identity is crucial for the dynamics of collective action.
- The book offers a comprehensive analysis of protest participation from multiple disciplines.
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Abstract
Protest is typically rare behavior, yet the first decade of the twenty-first century has been named the era of protest. Successful protests bring masses to the streets, and the emergence of social media has fundamentally changed the process of mobilization. What protests need to be successful is demand (grievances, anger, and indignation), supply (protest organizations), and mobilization (effective communication networks). Motivation to participate can be instrumental, expressive, and identity driven, and politicized collective identity plays an important role in the dynamics of collective action. This volume brings together insights from social psychology, political psychology, sociology, and political science to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date analysis of protest participation, particularly to the question of why some people protest while others do not. It is essential reading for scholars interested in the social and political psychology of individuals in action.
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