How did Cherán and its autonomous movement develop?
Explore Cherán's story through the lenses of:
Relative Depravation Theory
Classic Approach
Explains the emergence of social movements by citing the grievances of people who feel they have been deprived of the values to which they are entitled.
Argues that the success of social movements depends not only on the movement’s resources but also on those of major social systems such as the state and how these are brought to bear in support or opposition.
States that social movements are formed when people who share grievances are able to mobilize resources and take action. The emphasis on resources explains why some disenfranchised individuals are able to organize while others are not.
