Political Opportunities and African‐American Protest, 1948–1997

Participation for What? A Policy-motivated Approach to Political Activism

“…Though unexpected, this finding reflects theoretical developments within the social movements literature. After a certain point, entrenched allies provide sufficient access to preclude political activity (Soule and Zylan 1997;Jenkins, Jacobs and Agnone 2003;Amenta, Olasky and Caren 2005). Conversely, the type of legislative support supplied through favorable bill introductions is held as providing increased access without lessening the need for participation altogether (McAdam 1999;Cress and Snow 2000).…”

Sliding Doors of Opportunity: Zapatistas and Their Cycle of Protest

“…Extensive research has shown that the presence of allies is a key variable influencing the survival and success of a movement (Cress and Snow 2000;Jenkins et al 2003;Minkoff 1997;Piven and Cloward 1979;Tarrow 1994). In particular, when an alliance between social movement actors and political allies develops but is unable to promote the movement's goals, having influential political allies empowers the movement to continue its struggle via contentious means (della Porta and Diani 1999; Katzenstein and Mueller 1987;Kriesi et al 1995).…”

Las invasiones de tierras y la izquierda en la ciudad: Montevideo, Uruguay, 1984-2011

“…La idea de sus promotores era mostrar estrategias racionales en diálogo e interrelación con los cambios en la política institucional. así, esta línea ha dado lugar a una serie de estudios empíricos reveladores sobre diversas formas de acción colectiva contenciosa (ver por ejemplo Jenkins, Jacobs y angone, 2003;mcadam, 1988;minkoff, 1995;tarrow, 1989). si bien esta perspectiva surge en estados unidos y en europa, se ha aplicado más recientemente a américa Latina (almeida, 2003; inclan, 2009, 2008; strawn, 2005), donde la visión de los movimientos sociales durante las transiciones a la democracia en el continente estuvo por muchos años permeada por el enfoque europeo de los "nuevos movimientos sociales" (evers, 1985;escobar y Álvarez, 1992;Oxhorn, 1995).…”