socialmovementbased
Socialmovementbased is an approach to research, advocacy, and program design that centers social movements and grassroots organizing as primary drivers of action and change. It emphasizes bottom-up mobilization, collective identity, and the strategic use of movement frames to mobilize participants and influence policy or norms.
In sociology and political science, socialmovementbased methods analyze how movements organize, recruit, and sustain collective action,
Applications span public health, education, environmental justice, and democratic governance, among others. Programs may leverage movement
Strengths include relevance to affected populations, legitimacy from grassroots support, and potential for durable social change
The concept intersects with social movement theory, participatory action research, and community-based approaches. While not tied