How did the protests lead to social change?

History

2 answers:

noname [10]2 years ago

6 0

Answer:

Get

access

Share icon

Search in:

Australian Psychologist

Volume 28, 1993 - Issue 2

Views

CrossRef citations to date

Altmetric

Special topic issue: The psychology of peace and conflict

Protest movements as a source of social change

Leon Mann

Pages 69-73 | Published online: 28 Sep 2007

Download citation

https://doi.org/10.1080/00050069308258878

Select Language▼

Translator disclaimer

Abstract

This paper examines several factors that affect the success or failure of social movements in producing social change. These factors include social movement organisation, mobilisation of resources, and protest ideology and tactics. Public opinion has an important mediating role in determining the success or failure of social movements. Reference is made to research on minority influence in social groups and to the kinds of tactics used and claims made by minorities to win resources and exert influence. Evidence is reviewed relating to the effectiveness of demonstrations in achieving changes in government policy and to the effectiveness of militant protest compared with peaceful demonstrations in producing change. Evidence is drawn from research on the impact of the peace movement, specific antiwar movements, and the antinuclear movement.