Race, Ethnicity, and Political Efficacy
How will social movements shape politics?
Social movements are not democratic forces but push by groups that find democracy oppressive. An essential factor that enables the efficacy of social movements to influence politics in the United States is the political system’s openness towards the power to exercise movement power as provided by the political opportunity theory. Moreover, the disruptive power theory that involves dividing or shattering political coalitions. The disruption of peace, stability, and order of the public by social movements sways the country’s politics and policing.
Will the movements accomplish their goals or have unexpected side effects?
Furthermore, the adoption of new approaches to wielding power has proven efficient in influencing the political system. Through power mapping, social movements articulate the stand of political leaders then hold them accountable. Additionally, the political opportunity theory allows movements leverage to systems, thus, prompting change. Frequently, the demands of social movements are aimed at policymakers and people in power. Hence, with the global attention movements receive, politicians are forced to meet the terms.
Explain who will react to the movements, what they will do, and why expect this outcome?
Therefore, in an attempt to satisfy the need for political representation, members of a particular political party try to adhere to social movements by either disassociating with certain parties. Moreover, it is easy for social movements to influence legislation in specific departments such as criminal justice since they are administered locally; for example, the recent reforms in the Minneapolis police departments because of the nationwide protests against police brutality. Furthermore, government agencies change various policies that are referred to as oppressive by social movements.
What will social movements do to American politics or policy in the long term?
The popularity of social movements in the US is attributed to past movements’ success in prompt political and policy changes. Consequently, protests by these social movements are continually impacting politics and policy in the country. Notably, the trend has become a popular tool for seeking change, denoting a significant impact on politics and policy.