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  2. Resource mobilization - Wikipedia

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    Resource mobilization is the process of getting resources from the resource provider, using different mechanisms, to implement an organization's predetermined goals. [1] It is a theory that is used in the study of social movements and argues that the success of social movements depends on resources (time, money, skills, etc.) and the ability to use them.

  3. Mobilization - Wikipedia

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    Economic mobilization is the preparation of resources for usage in a national emergency by carrying out changes in the organization of the national economy. [18] It is reorganizing the functioning of the national economy to use resources most effectively in support of the total war effort. Typically, the available resources and productive ...

  4. Resource mobilization theory - Wikipedia

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  5. Social movement - Wikipedia

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    Resource Mobilization Theory views social movement activity as "politics by other means": a rational and strategic effort by ordinary people to change society or politics. [53] The form of the resources shapes the activities of the movement (e.g., access to a TV station will result in the extensive use TV media).

  6. Political opportunity - Wikipedia

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    The political opportunity theory has much in common with the related resource mobilization theory, particularly when it is seen as focusing on mobilization of resources external to the movement. [3] Associated and indigenous organizations also play a major role in recruiting and motivating actors to join and participate within social movements.

  7. Social movement theory - Wikipedia

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    Social movement theory is an interdisciplinary study within the social sciences that generally seeks to explain why social mobilization occurs, the forms under which it manifests, as well as potential social, cultural, political, and economic consequences, such as the creation and functioning of social movements.

  8. Online social movement - Wikipedia

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    The internet supports the mobilization of a larger group of people within a shorter period of time. The ubiquity of online social movements has resulted in varying attitudes. Both proponents and critics have raised valid points about the potential and the shortcomings of online social movements, which have been increasing evident in the ...

  9. Political movement - Wikipedia

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    The resource mobilization theory states that political movements are the result of careful planning, organizing and fundraising rather than spontaneous uprisings or societal grievances. This theory postulates that movements rely on resources and contact to the establishment in order to fully develop.