Its All Too Much

Social MovementsViv GriggWannabe social activistThe Spirit of Creation moving through common grace in the secular structures of society to bring about paradigmatic changes. Nov 2014

1Patchworks of Dissonance

Be sure that major headings are always in the same font, size and color this provides your audience with a visual cue to where they are in the presentation.Organize your thoughts before you start preparing your slides too much mental clutter is as bad for your presentation as too much clutter on your slides. Use the Animation Schemes to add interest here the Fade entrance animation is used to gradually reveal content.Clarity is what your audience needs here so keep your message clear and focused.Keep your major slides brief the slides are meant to summarize what youre saying, not contain all your information.

2From Dissonance to FlashpointThe Tipping Points (Read Spirit of Christ chapter on Grief/Anger)

3Building Quiet Rage, Building Momentum4Three Movement Leadership RolesEric Hoffer, the True Believer1. The role of the thinker, the man of words, the writer, the passionate journalist (Charismatic Leadership)An important person, achievement or event that catalyzes one into passionate communicationA paradigm shift for its time Understand the issues of the timesWriter, renaissance man, Rizal, Mangalwadi

6Principle: Information FlowThe Break: Here is Your Centre of Communication A scholarship, then became a University Professor (Wangaari Mathai)A place of communicationA place of conversationA place of disseminationA paradigmatic breakthrough in 30s and a second in 50s/60s Information Flow from a Base: Publish, publish much (Luther video)

Into A Place of Influence

72. The Role of the Fanatic Not the PhilosopherDoesnt think of the philosophic nuancesSimply thinks of how to make it workNot loyal to the man of words, and his/her strategy - only the bigger visionDoes not writeStructurer of Momentum (administrator but not of institutions)Creates patterns of work for the common (wo)man everyone knows what to doCreates progressions of leadership/statusesGet the army workingThe Movement Tipping PointUsually an external opposition, that brings public consensus around the movement goals3. The Role of the InstitutionalizerInstitutionalizes the new paradigm into the structures of society. After the movement has acceptanceThe Personal Turning PointEvents in the mid-40sFrom the Outside to the InsideMovements start on the edges, and move to the center (one of Piersons 8 movement theories in his History of Missions)

12From the Outside to the InsideMovements start on the edges, and move to the center (one of Piersons 8 movement theories in his History of Missions)

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Death can come anytimeMovement Leader Timeline14Character & CompetencyNetworkingAlliance-buildingOpposition winningHigh Production of WritingMultiplying ideasConfrontational when Need beBeing a hero (How do you handle it?)Handling Suffering (Ma Teresa)Respectful and submissive (Ma Teresa)

Character & Competency158 Principles from Wangaris MaathaiPRINCIPLEBOOK QUOTEMAATHAIS ACTIONSLocal OwnershipI learned that if you do not have local peoplewho are committed to the process and willing to work with their communities, the projects will not survive (p. 132) Learned from mistakes and initial failures Required local investment and leadershipBridging the GapThe Green Belt Movement had provided alaboratory of sorts to experiment with a holistic approach to development that dealt with problems on the ground but also examined and addressed their individual and systematic causes. (p. 255) Addressed urgent needs of poor communities as well as systematic injustices against the poor Knew how to speak the languageof the poor and the powerful Utilized networks to access powersCommitment toNonviolenceWe began to organize the victims of the violence. We held seminars, usually in local churches, where we would appeal to people not to engage in retaliatory attacks. (p. 238) Believed change was possible without violent retaliation Remained non-violent, even when beaten and jailed Held public, non-violent events (i.e. candle light vigil)Cultural SensitivityAspects of peoples lives such as culture arevery important: You may think you are doing the right thing, but in the local context, you are completely off track. (p. 133) Learned and listened before action Utilized local leaders Adapted to cultural traditions and indigenous feedbackWangaris Maathai (contd)Willingness to RiskThe fear of political violence or death, whether through direct assassinations or targeted accidents is constant. (p 206)We risk our relationships with friends and family. They may not like the direction we have taken. (p. 139)Followed laws and rules as much as possible, but realized that injury and death were a possibility when challenging powers Accepted that others may not understand her callingMotivated byOppositionWhen pressure is applied to me unfairly, I tend to dig my heels and stand my ground precisely the opposite of what those applying the pressure hope or expect. (p. 158)Utilized time in jail to refocus and strategize Remained perseverant and persistent through all challengesEvaluationAs we went along, we constantly examined what we were doing, looking to change what didnt work as well as it could and refine what did and make it even more effective. (p. 136)Created a 10-step process for her programs that allowed for regular evaluation and a method by which to detect corruptionTrain the TrainerAfter the women had planted seedlings on their own farms, I suggested that they go to surrounding areas and convince others to plant trees... In this way, step by step, the process replicated itself several thousand times. (p. 137)Trained poor village women to train other poor village women toimprove livelihood and the community Result - multiplying groupsDobson on Social MovementsAccording to Dobson there are 3 factors critical to social movements: Political Opportunity, Organization Capacity, Framing Ability

Lets look at some principles to establish a social movement

Dobson on Social Movements1. An educated leader or spokesperson for the movement. Someone who can unite people (Dobson points out that most leaders MLK Jr, Ghandi, etc. have been well educated)

2. Access to money. Support from people with money? (Funds will be necessary to support the social movement)

3.Proximity (Dobson points out that the Civil Rights Movement followed mass migration of blacks from dispersed rural settlement to concentrated urban centers in the US south)

4.Presence of previous community organizing and grassroots movements

5. Solidarity (Dobson)

6. Optimism (Dobson)

7. the people need to be available (Dobson)

8. Often a sudden imposed grievance (Dobson). This could be a nuclear accident, serious government misconduct, or violence against dissenters.

9. Focused on obtaining one goal (Dobson) _Civil Rights, Womens Rights, _maybe this is why the Occupy movement has not been successful they have too many goals they want to accomplish. They need to take these one at a time.

10. Access to media (helps raise awareness and support)

(Summary by Lindsey)

Funding the MovementFrom your readings, at what points did funding make a difference?Or were they only movements because the leaders knew how to access funds? Did it matter where the funds came from, indigenous or from the oppressors?How did they work out how to fund the multiplication among the masses?To what were the funds largely directed? Lessons from BiographiesRyan HernandezWriting and writing often This is extremely valuable in shaping the ideology of followers and waking up target groups (Davey)Support from spouse/partner/number 2 When Kagawa was imprisoned his wife assumed his duties as movement leader (Davey)Influence through speaking out May not have to be the best public speaker but openly speaking with conviction on the movement's principles. (Davey)Risk looking foolish and/or condemnation Kagawa was not able to get everybody to understand his reasoning for freedom from oppressive government as it was a new idea for people that had accepted their fate (Davey)Maintaining control through exemplary lifestyle Kagawa saw that non-violence was best for protest but when followers started using violence he had to step up and not only speak out against retaliation but practice it as well (Davey)Kindle in small groups - a movement gains momentum by starting with a few members that understand and are willing to promote the cause. Influence small and get help in movement promotion. (Dobson)Solidarity instead of free-riding - Exemplifying and demanding/expecting solidarity for a movement's cause is crucial for active participation. Fail to do this and free-riding becomes the norm, which can stalemate a cause as people are likely to flee should the movement face trials. (Dobson)Sacrifice A movement depends on the sacrifice or other whether it be possessions, time or life. A leader in a social movement may find themselves as beneficiaries of the sacrifice of others, like Mandela or sacrificing something for the sake of the movement themselves. (Mandela)Don't expect it to be easy Social movements come at a great cost. There is always opposition and sometimes that opposition is stronger than the social movement but it pays to be unwavering through the tumultuous times. (Mandela)Humility This may be one of the hardest elements to take on but it takes humility despite elevation and attention to garner the support of the masses. Shallowness or vanity is not sustainable as people participating in social movements especially social movements against injustice expect genuineness. (Mandela)Lessons from BiographiesGrecia ReyesDobsonSolidarityOptimistic expectations-Movements need enthusiastic leaders that can inspire others and think positive. This includes believing in the purpose of the movement and expecting that it will be successful and people will be driven to act and mobilize.Capable leaderssocial movement leaders must be individuals with integrity, commitment, inspirational, passionate, and with good charisma.A co-optable communications networkthis speeds ad spreads the movementAvailabilityproviding time that allows multiple people groups to participate is essential.MandelaCommitment and responsibilityMandela had a commitment to bring liberation. He believed that every individual had the right to live with dignity and freedom. According to Mandela, every man has an obligation to his people, community, and country (p. 749). He describes that in every movement, the road towards freedom or change is long. Along the way, there will be mistakes, exhaustion, and greater battles to fight. .GandhiNon Violence-The principle of Satyagraha or non violence resistance was Gandhis primary method during his movements in South Africa and India. He believed that violence would never end the struggle. Through non-violence, he organized marches and strikes but never resisted to public arrest. He urged his followers to hold back against violent actions.Servitude- India was his servicehis community, roots, and where he felt a deep connection to. Injustice agitated him and so he became absorbed in serving the poor, the sick, and the lepers. Gandhi describes the principle of servitude as follow: "Service can have no meaning unless one takes pleasure in it. When it is done for show or for fear of public pleasure in it, it stunts the man and crushes his spirit. Service which is rendered without joy helps neither the servant nor the served. But all other pleasure s and possessions pale into nothingness before service which is rendered in a spirit of joy (p. 175)."EricksonTrustworthiness. Face to face interaction with community members establishes trust and builds a better network for social movement. This includes creating common meeting places, making it easier for groups to have open discussions, share ideas, and mobilize.Access to media/internetthis could spread information faster and recruit people.

Background ReadingsAgoncillo, Teodoro A. (2002). The revolt of the masses: the story of Bonifacio and the Katipunan. Quezon City. The University of the Philippines press.Grigg, Viv 2010. Rage. The Spirit of Christ and Postmodern City. Emeth Press.Kolodiejchuk, Brian. (2007). Mother Teresa, Come be my light: The private writings of the Saint of Calcutta. Doubleday Publishing: New York. Maathai, W. (2008). Unbowed: a memoir. London: Arrow.

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