Introduction
Social movements are commonly viewed as a move to establish a new order of life. They are mostly developed in the character of society where populations derive their motive from dissatisfaction in the current form of life (Donatella Della Porta, 2015).
1. Pick any social movement that has occurred throughout the history of society. It can be large or small and at any stage.
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Civil rights movement has been encountered in American history over time. The rise of the civil right as a social movement then spread to other nations on account of enlightenment and knowledge build up. It was developed in three phases in Europe, Africa, and America.
2. What factors led to the emergence of this social movement?
Civil rights movement rose in America to seek intervention for problems that were widely recognised as requiring national attention by the state or government. Since these aspects were stipulated in the constitution, it was only in the social movements that the law through state legislators (Ritzer, 2015) would effect change. Thus this aspects included segregation, The Jim Crow Laws, Racism and no rights to vote. In America rallied against racial discrimination against African Americans
3. Discuss how the five types of resources your author identifies as important to the mobilization of social movements relate to the social movement you chose.
Staggenborg (2015) identifies five significant resources as essential to the effectiveness of social movements. The resource mobilization theory further pinpoints that the civil rights movement succeeded in effective mobilization of resources. Moral resources are significant in the civil rights movements in ensuring the people are informed of their rights and what the state law requires. (Staggenborg, 2015) Further argues that civil rights movements survived and were sustained for a long time by human resources like labor in fronting rallies and championing for mass enlightenment. Martin Luther King is a crucial proponent of labor as a human resource in the civil rights movement. Without social, organizational resources, the success of a civil rights movement becomes limited. Human civil rights Such resources include forming networks of communication to inform masses of what the movement is up to. It also includes infrastructure organization to allow smooth rallies. The American civil rights movement was formed primarily through enlightenment and seeking equality. This informs us of the need to have cultural resources and material resources to champion for this rights.
4. What methods were used by the movement’s leaders to ensure member participation
Civil rights activists used lobbying, protests, and boycotts to inform members and implore their active involvement in the movement
5. What are/were the goals of this social movement?
The civil rights movement ‘goals were to end ‘Jim Crow Laws’ which were majorly tied to unequal rights. Civil activists sought to set up equal rights to all the people regardless of their race. The other laws that were linked to segregation, discrimination and no right to votes that had been written in the constitution needed the change. This characterized the goal of activism.
6. How did technology/the Internet impact the movement or vice versa?
The advances in technology have made it easier for civil rights movements to thrive. Today by making a simple phone call, a tweet on social media or raising an important concern of Facebook gives such information quick attention. Civil rights movements are highly looked upon by governments and other parties as they raised fundamental issues. When activists post some information on social media, it will attract attention and spark concern. Similarly, renowned civil rights activists are highly followed on their social media accounts for updates. A phone can also be used to call members for meetings, rallies, and assemblies.
Television and print press are equally playing major roles in airing briefings by activists, or any information that they share. This makes many people aware
7. What impact has this movement had on society?
The civil rights movement in America as an example changed the lives of many people. Before the formation of civil rights movements, there was segregation and racism against African Americans. Through the rallies and demands fronted by the civil rights movement, segregation has been considered as unconstitutional in the American constitution. African Americans are equally treated and recognized as an American race. The society benefits from the civil rights movement in championing for equal rights and the scrapping of unconstitutional laws.
8. How has, or how might, this social movement impact you/your life?
Reading through the activities of civil rights activists like Martin Luther King, the actions and impact that civil rights movements put, I am convinced that I am enjoying the current constitution by the efforts set by the civil rights movements
Conclusion
Overall, the Civil rights movement as a social movement had roots in America and spread to other continents due to the impact they had on the Americans. It is important that the civil rights movement is supported by providing the significant resources that they use to ensure its continuity and survival.
References
Donatella Della Porta, M. D. (2015). The Oxford Handbook of Social Movements. Oxford, USA: Oxford University Press.
Ritzer, G. (2015). Politics and the Economy. In G. Ritzer, Essentials of Sociology (p. 472 pages). California, USA: Sage Publications.
Staggenborg, S. (2015). Social Movements. Oxford, USA: Oxford University Press.
