The Relationality of Movements: Movement and Countermovement Resources, Infrastructure, and Leadership in the Los Angeles Tenants’ Rights Mobilization, 1976–1979 1

This article offers a comprehensive empirical analysis of the determinants of social movement mobilization, with serious consideration of countermovement leadership and infrastructure on terms comparable with those of the movement. The authors examine the role of resources, infrastructure, and leade...

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Published in:The American journal of sociology 2011-03, Vol.116 (5), p.1564-1609
Main Authors: Lind, Benjamin, Stepan-Norris, Judith
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
City councils
Economic rent
Economic resources
Human resources
Landlords
Neighborhoods
Rent control
Social movements
Tenants
ZIP codes
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Summary:This article offers a comprehensive empirical analysis of the determinants of social movement mobilization, with serious consideration of countermovement leadership and infrastructure on terms comparable with those of the movement. The authors examine the role of resources, infrastructure, and leadership in tenant mobilization in the Los Angeles tenants’ rights movement between 1976 and 1979. Using survey and census data along with archival materials, they compare neighborhoods across Los Angeles and find a significant role for resources, infrastructure, and leadership; notably, the authors find that countermovement infrastructure and leadership are more important to renter mobilization than movement infrastructure and leadership.
ISSN:0002-9602
1537-5390
DOI:10.1086/657507