SOCI 122 : Resistance, Revolt, Reform&Rev

Why and under what conditions do people rebel against oppression? Why do some revolts succeed and others fail in forcing processes of social change? This course examines forms of political action protest demonstrations, strikes, riots, insurgencies, and the larger anti-systemic movements of which they are often part outside of and often in conflict with normal or institutionalized political activity (electoral campaigns, lobbying, etc.).