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?