Emergence and success of social movements depends on the political context.
Some dimensions of political opportunity:
Focus on interplay between state (and other powerful actors) and movements.
State action has sway over movement outcomes. Changes in voting laws may change types of political allies Changes in governance structure may lead to elite conflict
Perceptions of political opportunity may differ from realized structures of political opportunity
Briefly consider the role of radio in the textile worker insurgency described in Roscigno and Danaher (2001) through the five theoretical frameworks just discussed
Which frameworks did Roscigno and Danaher rely on?
Which frameworks do you think explain the insurgency?