Outline
Outline
This unit explores the role of social movements, advocacy groups and different forms of activism in bringing about change. It covers theories of power and identity politics, social movement theories and postcolonial theories. It also explores specific movements and methods such as Gandhi's non-violence and satyagraha campaigns, Fanon and the Algerian independence movement, the US civil rights struggle, Indigenous peoples' struggles for recognition and land, trade unions and women's movements.
What you'll learn
- use appropriate technologies to locate and critically appraise relevant social movement literature
- describe and critique theories of power and identity politics, social movements and post-colonialism
- analyse and communicate social movement theories and methods
- critically evaluate activist/ advocacy campaigns using social movement theories