1. 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.

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

3. 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

4. Social Movements in America
Abolitionist Movement

5. Social Movements in America
Populist Movement 5

6. Social Movements in America
Women’s Suffrage Movement 6

7. Social Movements in America
Labor Movement 7

8. Social Movements in America
Temperance Movement 8

9. Social Movements in America
Civil Rights Movement 9

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

11. Social Movements in America
The Women’s Movement

12. Social Movements in America
Environmentalist Movement 12

13. Social Movements in America
Gay/Lesbian Rights Movement 13

14. Social Movements in America
Religious Conservatives

15. Social Movements in America
The Antiglobalization Movement

16. Social Movements in America
The Undocumented Immigrants Movement

17. Social Movements in America
The Tea Party Movement

18. 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?

19. 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?

20. 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

21. Social Movements in America
What tactics did its members use?