movements and money

Movements and MoneyWilson 11B

Social Movements•Widely shared demand for change in some

aspect of social or political order▫No common reason for starting

Scandal Public outcry Dramatic activities Coming of age of a new generation

Environmental Movement•1890 – city beautiful•1930 – conservation•1970 – clean water, air, food•Many organizations

▫Small, extreme, active▫Large, moderate, passive

Feminist Movement•1830 – voting, abolition•1890 – voting, prohibition•1920 – voting•1970 – ERA•3 kinds of organizations

▫Solidary = middle class, educated, moderate

▫Purposive = local independence, controversy

▫Material = specific benefits Counter movements

Unions •1930 – winning support•1950 – peak membership•2000 – less influential, specific industries

▫Member benefits▫Public sector employees

Funding •Member dues

▫Small, inconsistent•Foundation grants

▫Large, few beneficiaries•Federal grants and contracts

▫Large, unreported•Direct mail

▫New, specialized

Bias •Wealthy, well-educated

▫More likely to join▫More influential▫Better represented

Divided politically Conflicts among elites Resources give clues to legislation