Political Sociology and Social Movements

(PSM-RC) Political Sociology and Social Movements Research Cluster Meeting

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The Political Sociology and Social Movements Research Cluster meeting is open to current members and those interested in learning more about our ... more

(PSM1) Opportunity Structures and their Consequences for Movements

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Tuesday Jun 18 9:00 am to 10:30 am (Eastern Daylight Time)
Online via the CSA

All social movement groups, organizations, and individual participants operate within structures of opportunities and constraints. Opportunities and constraints may relate to available financial resources, technologies, civic and legal space, and ... more

(PSM2) Has It Happened Here? The Far Right and Canadian Exceptionalism

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Monday Jun 17 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm (Eastern Daylight Time)
Online via the CSA

Recent developments—including the emergence of the People’s Party and protest movements like the “Freedom Convoy” and “1 Million March 4 Children”—challenge the narrative that Canada has resisted the rising ... more

(PSM3a) Political Sociology and Social Movements I: Dynamics of Activism

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Wednesday Jun 05 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm (Eastern Daylight Time)
Not applicable

This panel brings together fascinating analyses of the dynamics of social movements/political mobilizations by focusing on a wide range of issues such as environmental mobilization, LGBT activism, institutional activism, ... more

(PSM3c) Political Sociology and Social Movements III: Revolution, Populism, Social Movements

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Tuesday Jun 18 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm (Eastern Daylight Time)
Online via the CSA

This panel brings together critical analysis of various aspects of revolution, populism, and social movements. The panelists present empirical cases involving diverse political contexts. They offer nuanced analysis of the ... more