Contemporary Movements for Gender Justice: Fundamental Issues and Theoretical Perspectives Introduction Gender justice, as a normative and political project, has emerged as a central axis in contemporary global discourse, transcending the traditional boundaries of feminist activism to become a multidimensional concern within political science, international relations, and development studies. It denotes not merely the absence … Continue reading What are the fundamental issues underpinning contemporary movements for gender justice?
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In what specific respects do New Social Movements (NSMs) differ from traditional class-based movements, and how do their ideational, organizational, and strategic innovations reflect a shift in the nature of political mobilization in contemporary democratic societies?
New Social Movements and the Transformation of Political Mobilization in Contemporary Democracies The emergence of New Social Movements (NSMs) from the 1960s onward marked a pivotal transformation in the nature of political mobilization in democratic societies. These movements—centered around issues such as the environment, gender, sexuality, peace, and human rights—challenge the classical paradigms of political … Continue reading In what specific respects do New Social Movements (NSMs) differ from traditional class-based movements, and how do their ideational, organizational, and strategic innovations reflect a shift in the nature of political mobilization in contemporary democratic societies?