1. The Activist Plus Jen Reynolds University of Oregon School of Law November 13, 2015

2. What do activists do? The Activist Plus

5. What impacts do activists make? The Activist Plus

11. (Dispute) systems design Work with stakeholders Assess problem(s) Design alternatives Implement solutions Evaluate outcomes The Activist Plus

12. DSD as a frame on activism Two analytical benefits: Describes more precisely what activists do (what systems they design, what stakeholders they work with, what constraints they experience) Suggests capacities that activists may build (what new strengths, skills, or perspectives they can develop to advance their causes) The Activist Plus

13. Describing activism Two modalities: Organizing (internal) Mobilizing (external) The Activist Plus

14. Organizing The Activist Plus

15. Mobilizing The Activist Plus

16. DSD as a frame on activism Two analytical benefits: Describes more precisely what activists do (what systems they design, what stakeholders they work with, what constraints they experience) Suggests capacities that activists may build (what new strengths, skills, or perspectives they can develop to advance their causes) The Activist Plus

18. “[V]ictories with regard to social, economic and cultural right may often only be possible only if activists weave together legal and conflict resolution strategies in their approach.” (Cavallaro & Sonnenburg, 2012) The Activist Plus