SOA 1061st Edition Lecture 36 Outline of Last Lecture I. Reactions to the FilmOutline of Current Lecture II. Elite Responses to Social MovementsIII. Movement OutcomesCurrent LectureElite Responses to Social Movements● It is easy to see the police as the bad guy in the movie, but in this situation the police arerepresentatives of the state● Insurance companies make money by taking your premiums but do not pay you when you have a claim (rescission)○ it is a matter of course, a small percentage of people fight for the claim○ this is done in all kinds of jobs● Pressures act upon the police just like they will act on us everyday of our lives○ it is not easy to act against these social forces○ society pushes us to get back into line with their norms○ we are not pushed to ask questions● Social movements are about pushing back● Politicians are opposed to social movements because they change the dynamics of power● Repression-- using violent and nonviolent means● Co-Optation-- of issues or leaders by adopting movement issues or recruiting its leaders● De-legitimizing strategies-- applying labels like “communist”, “terrorists”, or “radical” to leaders or movement goals to undermine legitimacy of movement demands.● Covert efforts-- to infiltrate or sabotage through use of FBI, CIA, or informants to undermine movement or organizations.Movement Outcomes● What do social movements accomplish?○ policy changes○ changes in legal code○ shifts in attitude, norms, and values○ often inspire counter
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