![]() ![]() Social movements can last for months, years, or even decades. They can evolve from grassroots groups into national organizations and even become interest groups that lobby government officials. Movements begin with people who share concerns about long-standing societal problems and believe that their rights and interests are not being adequately represented. Jo Freeman and Victoria Johnson, eds., Waves of Protest (Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield, 1999).Ī social movement has a formal and enduring organizational structure as well as recognized leaders. A social movement is formed when large numbers of people organize and mobilize to actively pursue common political objectives. There are times when groups of people who are concerned about a particular issue or idea join forces to demand government action. Thus far our discussion has focused primarily on how and why individuals decide to participate in politics by engaging in activities such as voting or running for office. What were the goals of the women’s movement, and how were they achieved?.Why did the civil rights movement form, and how did it work toward its objectives?.After reading this section, you should be able to answer the following questions: ![]()
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