The Activist Plus Jen Reynolds University of Oregon School of Law November 13, 2015 What do activists do? The Activist Plus What impacts do activists make? The Activist Plus (Dispute) systems design Work with stakeholders Assess problem(s) Design alternatives Implement solutions Evaluate outcomes The Activist Plus DSD as a frame on activism Two analytical benefits: Describes more precisely what activists do (what systems they design, what stakeholders they work with, what constraints they experience) Suggests capacities that activists may build (what new strengths, skills, or perspectives they can develop to advance their causes) The Activist Plus Describing activism Two modalities: Organizing (internal) Mobilizing (external) The Activist Plus Organizing The Activist Plus Mobilizing The Activist Plus DSD as a frame on activism Two analytical benefits: Describes more precisely what activists do (what systems they design, what stakeholders they work with, what constraints they experience) Suggests capacities that activists may build (what new strengths, skills, or perspectives they can develop to advance their causes) The Activist Plus [V]ictories with regard to social, economic and cultural right may often only be possible only if activists weave together legal and conflict resolution strategies in their approach. (Cavallaro & Sonnenburg, 2012) The Activist Plus