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The article discusses the historical neglect of emotions in social movement theory, highlighting how early scholarship viewed emotions as irrational and secondary to rational thought. It argues for a renewed focus on emotions as central to understanding social movements, suggesting that contemporary sociologists are beginning to reintegrate emotional dynamics into their analyses. The authors call for a new theoretical framework that acknowledges the significance of emotions in collective action and politica
- Author
- Guadalupe Valdez
- Language
- EN