Explaining Social Movement Coalition Formation Through a Structural-Cognitive Approach: A Case Study on Coalition Work Among Philippine Social Movement Organizations
Date of Award
5-1-2023
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master in Political Science, Major in Global Politics
First Advisor
Gino Antonio P. Trinidad
Abstract
This study uses Opp’s (2009) Structural-Cognitive Model (SCM), a synthesis of the dominant approaches in the social movement field, to explain the formation of a Philippine social movement coalition as a case study. Through the example of the Kalipunan ng mga Kilusang Masa, a broad, multisectoral coalition composed of various Philippine social movements, the study argues that a commonly-shared external threat, strong interpersonal ties, convergence of frames of meaning and incentives to participate, as well as a “flexible” coalition structure are crucial factors to ensure the successful formation of a social movement coalition across varying political, ideological, and organizational differences.
Recommended Citation
Alvero III, Benjamin Miguel G., (2023). Explaining Social Movement Coalition Formation Through a Structural-Cognitive Approach: A Case Study on Coalition Work Among Philippine Social Movement Organizations. Archīum.ATENEO.
https://archium.ateneo.edu/theses-dissertations/999
