Journal article
The Fist of the Working Class: The Social Movements of Jiu Valley Miners in Post-Socialist Romania
East European politics and societies, Vol.18(1), pp.132-157
02/2004
DOI: 10.1177/0888325403258290
Abstract
This article analyzes one of the most virulent protests witnessed by post-socialist societies: the social movements of the Jiu Valley miners in Romania. I argue that the key to comprehending the Jiu Valley miners’ extraordinary mobilization can be found in the density of their social networks, which, under a particular political opportunity structure, became a crucial resource for social movement organizations. Dense social networks and a favorable political opportunity created organizational resources that were utilized by movement entrepreneurs to build a unique participant identity. Having abundant organizational resources, influential allies, and sharing a special collective identity rooted in a tradition of militancy, Jiu Valley miners could achieve a high degree of mobilization, use noninstitutionalized confrontational tactics, and be victorious.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- The Fist of the Working Class: The Social Movements of Jiu Valley Miners in Post-Socialist Romania
- Creators
- Ion Bogdan Vasi - Cornell University
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- East European politics and societies, Vol.18(1), pp.132-157
- DOI
- 10.1177/0888325403258290
- ISSN
- 0888-3254
- eISSN
- 1533-8371
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 02/2004
- Academic Unit
- Sociology and Criminology; Management and Entrepreneurship ; Center for Social Science Innovation
- Record Identifier
- 9984306237102771
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