Tensions of Praxis: A New Taxonomy for Social Movements

Fox, Rebekah L.; Frye, Joshua J.

doi:10.1080/17524032.2010.520021

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“…The NRA created a constituency by promulgating a gun culture and a social identity for individuals to take up, and then gradually but strategically leveraged the reliable voting habits of those individuals into ties to political elites and leaders of the Republican Party (Han & Barnett-Loro, 2018). How to create social identities and leverage identity-based thinking to effectively pressure politicianshow to bridge the "value-action gap" on climate change-remains a key strand of research in environmental communication (Akin et al, 2020;Dannenberg et al, 2012;Fox & Frye, 2010;Hestres & Hopke, 2020;Jaspal et al, 2014).…”

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Individualism, Structuralism, and Climate Change

Brownstein

Kelly

Madva

2021

Environmental Communication

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Scholars, journalists, and activists working on climate change often distinguish between "individual" and "structural" approaches to decarbonization. The former concern choices individuals can make to reduce their "personal carbon footprint" (e.g. eating less meat). The latter concern changes to institutions, laws, and other social structures. These two approaches are often framed as oppositional, representing a mutually exclusive forced choice between alternative routes to decarbonization. After presenting representative samples of this oppositional framing of individual and structural approaches in environmental communication, we identify four problems with oppositional thinking and propose five ways to conceive of individual and structural reform as symbiotic and interdependent.

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Individualism, Structuralism, and Climate Change

Brownstein

Kelly

Madva

2021

Environmental Communication

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“…The discussion of social movements and framing is vast, though summarised by the work of Benford and Snow (2000) and Snow et al (1986) who elaborate on how social movements may be framed to build support. The approach to framing here is referred to by authors as a “functional approach” to social movements, which focuses on the rhetoric (Fox and Frye, 2010, p. 424), but which as noted above is a tool to activate the frame. For a social movement to gain participation, the contention is that alignment is necessary between an individual’s frame and the CAF of the social movement (Snow et al , 1986).…”

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“…However, the construction and processes of CAFs are more complex than this. Fox and Frye (2010, p. 425) note frames (CAFs) as “a composite of ideas and practices that are strategically articulated through language to identify a problem, propose a solution, and motivate others to act”. Thus, CAFs evolve via processes over time, they are “malleable, contested, complex, and evolving social constructions” (Snow et al , 2014, p. 36).…”

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“…The consistency between the expressed frame, the behaviour, the empirical support and the leaders is vital (Fox and Frye, 2010). When a frame expressed is consistent with actions, is believable and supported by evidence and is backed by credible individuals, it is more likely to be perceived as credible, and therefore more likely to be adopted, further supporting the social movement.…”

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A useful shift in our perspective: integrating social movement framing into social marketing

Daellenbach

Parkinson

2017

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Purpose The elaboration of framing in social movement theory offers a different perspective than is typically taken in social marketing. This paper explores how social marketing may benefit from this alternate lens. Design/methodology/approach The construction, features and processes associated with collective action frames in social movements are examined and explored via two social causes: obesity and disaster preparation. Findings A social movement perspective on framing highlights the need to better understand variations in how groups may perceive a problem and its solutions. It suggests a range of considerations and options in constructing and participating in the development of collective action frames, which are suggested to benefit social marketing initiatives and, thus, society. Research limitations/implications Further research in societal well-being and the meso-level of social change should consider adopting a social movement framing perspective. A list of questions is provided to guide future research. Practical implications Mobilising a group into action is often a necessary and effective step in realising social change. The questions raised in social movement framing will equip practitioners and researchers with greater understanding of the issue, the context and potential solutions, ultimately to encourage positive social movements and social benefit. Originality/value While calls have been made for broader perspectives in social marketing, little attention has been given to social movements. This paper offers a way forward with respect to framing.

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“…Fox & Frye (2010) speak of a tension of praxis (between thought and action) in the environmental movements, and a need to unify theorising. Across actors in various movements there are different worldviews on how opportunities and constraints (or threats) are perceived, as well as how ideology or vision could be translated into action (Fox & Frye, 2010). Differences in worldviews can result in debates over ends and means, strategies and goals, and intention and effect.…”

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Moving at the Speed of Trust: Radical and Progressive Change through Climate Justice Movements in Aotearoa

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<p>Human-induced climate change is already having an acute impact on many lives and livelihoods. This is expected to escalate, especially for “disadvantaged people and communities in countries at all levels of development” (Pachauri et al., 2014, p. 13). This thesis is situated within post- and critical development, enabling critique of mainstream development alongside the exploration of alternative, bottom-up forms of development, such as social movements. Following a social constructionist epistemology, it utilises qualitative methodologies (in-person and virtual in-depth interviews) to navigate the complex, fluid, and subjective field of climate justice. This research situates the emerging climate justice movements in Aotearoa as key to understanding how radical, progressive societal change is articulated in the contemporary era to mitigate and adapt to anthropogenic climate change. Several core themes emerge as part of the research, including how various actors (organisations, sub-movements, and individuals) relate to each other and the world around them. This research asks and addresses not only what climate justice is in Aotearoa and who is involved, but also which theories of change operate within these emerging social movements? The data in this research outlines that climate justice movements in Aotearoa are accessible, inclusive, relational, accountable and frontline community-led, the antithesis of the current dominant structures and systems of society. These movements build upon other rights and justice movements, notably: Indigenous justice, disability justice, intersectional feminism, workers’ rights, and intergenerational justice. The development and negotiation of a collective climate justice identity is shaped by several interconnected tensions: partisanship versus non-partisanship, internal conformity versus diversity, and ecosystem versus ‘egosystem’. These tensions can also impede connection and understanding, at times leading to substantial harm to individuals, communities, and climate justice more broadly. This thesis outlines multiple forces shaping the actualisation of justice in an Aotearoa experiencing climate change. Fundamentally, this thesis highlights that climate justice is an ongoing journey of relationships and negotiations that “move at the speed of trust”.</p>

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Tensions of Praxis: A New Taxonomy for Social Movements

Cited by 8 publications

References 22 publications

Individualism, Structuralism, and Climate Change

Individualism, Structuralism, and Climate Change

A useful shift in our perspective: integrating social movement framing into social marketing

Moving at the Speed of Trust: Radical and Progressive Change through Climate Justice Movements in Aotearoa

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