European University Institute Library

Becoming a movement, identity, narrative and memory in the European global justice movement, Priska Daphi

eng

Includes bibliographical references and index

illustrations

index present

non fiction

Becoming a movement

bibliography

967202247

Priska Daphi

Radical subjects in international politics

identity, narrative and memory in the European global justice movement

Social movement scholars have become increasingly interested in the role of stories in contentious politics. Stories may facilitate the mobilization of activists and strengthen the resonance of their claims within public discourse and institutional politics. This book explores the role of narratives in building collective identity – a vital element in activists’ continued commitment. While often claimed important, the connection between narratives and movement identity remains understudied. Drawing on a rich pool of original data, the book’s analysis focusses on the Global Justice Movement (GJM), a movement known for its diversity of political perspectives. Based on a comparison of different national constellations of the GJM in Europe, the book demonstrates the centrality of activists’ narratives in forming and maintaining movement identity and in making the GJM more enduring. --, Provided by publisher