Perspectives

• Structural conduciveness


  The broad social conditions that are necessary for collective behaviour to take place
• Structural strain


  Underlying problems that have resulted from by the current system
• The growth and spread of a generalized belief


  The widespread awareness that a particular issue is a social problem
• Precipitating factors


  Events or behaviours that serve as "triggers" or breaking points
• Mobilization of participation for action


  The gathering of potential participants
• The operation of social control


  In the absence of strong forms of direct control by police or the military