ABSTRACT
Social movements are born out of years of oppression sustained over lengthy periods of time. Scholars view social movements through the lens of “collective action” and/or “collective behavior” – a form of action or common or shared interest among two or more individuals. Key tactics have been applied, refined, and shared across social movements for years, including boycotts, hunger strikes, protests, riots, and marches. This chapter systematically provides the structure of collective action grounded in social change and collective behavior.
