Social Movements in America Social movements are loosely organized collections of ordinary people, working outside established institutions, using unconventional and often disruptive methods, act to get their voices heard in order to promote, resist, or undo some social change.

Social Movements in America Ephemeral Lasting or of use for only a short time

Social Movements in America Generally are the political instruments of political outsiders Generally are mass grassroots phenomena Often use unconventional and disruptive tactics Are populated by individuals with a shared sense of grievance Often turn into interest groups

Social Movements in America Abolitionist Movement

Social Movements in America Populist Movement 5

Social Movements in America Women’s Suffrage Movement 6

Social Movements in America Labor Movement 7

Social Movements in America Temperance Movement 8

Social Movements in America Civil Rights Movement 9

Social Movements in America Various Anti-War Movements (Vietnam) 10

Social Movements in America The Women’s Movement

Social Movements in America Environmentalist Movement 12

Social Movements in America Gay/Lesbian Rights Movement 13

Social Movements in America Religious Conservatives

Social Movements in America The Antiglobalization Movement

Social Movements in America The Undocumented Immigrants Movement

Social Movements in America The Tea Party Movement

Social Movements in America Using reading response questions 5, 6 and 7, go back into your groups. From your research the other day, prepare a presentation for your groups jigsaw, regarding the social movement you researched, discussing the following. How did the movement you researched make U. S. policies more democratic? What factors encouraged its creation? What tactics did its members use?

Social Movements in America How did the movement you researched make U. S. policies more democratic? Did it encourage participation? Did it help overcome political inequality? Did it help create a new majority? Did it help in overcoming constitutional limitations on change?

Social Movements in America What factors encouraged the social movement’s creation? Real or perceived distress Availability of resources for mobilization A supportive environment A sense of efficacy among participants A spark to set off flames

Social Movements in America What tactics did its members use?