Category Archives: Activism

Community Organizing Models

Posted on October 30, 2014 by Giorgio Bertini

Assessing unique social action approaches throughout history to determine their ongoing influence and to assess new or adapted models emerging today. Models Summarized: Alinksy, Faith-Based Community Organizing, Pedagogy of the Oppressed, Civil Disobedience, Conciousness-Raising, Asset-Based Community Development, Spiritual Activism, Social … Continue reading →

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Critical Mass, Social Networks and Collective Action – Exploring Student Political Worlds

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Giorgio Bertini

This article explores the role of ‘critical mass’ and social networks in the generation of collective action. Drawing on qualitative and quantitative (social network) data, the article argues that both are pivotal in the process whereby collective action takes shape. … Continue reading →

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#yeswecamp: nosotros sí podemos

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Giorgio Bertini

Read Las TIC han generado posibilidades reales de participación: “No somos los mismos desde que estamos en las redes sociales”, decía Castells en motivo de la revolución Egipcia. Las redes sociales, abundantes en posibilidades de participación, han causado un empoderamiento … Continue reading →