1st Edition
Social Movements in Taiwan’s Democratic Transition Linking Activists to the Changing Political Environment
By Yun Fan
Copyright 2019
176 Pages
by
Routledge
176 Pages
9 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
176 Pages
9 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
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Examining the relationships between activists and the changing political environment, this book analyzes the trajectories of three major social movements in Taiwan during the country’s democratic transition between 1980 and 2000. In doing so, it explores why the labor and environmental movements became less partisan, while the women’s movement became more so. Providing a comparative discussion... Read more
1. Introduction: How Do Activists Matter? 2. Linking Activists to Changing Political Opportunities 3. From "Political Man" to "Class Man": The Ideological Transformation of The Labor Movement Leadership 4. Activists’ Shifting Involvement from Environmental Movement to Electoral Politics 5. The Women’s Movement: From Politics Without Parties to Politics With Parties 6. New Opportunities and New Challenges: Social Movements after 2000 7. Conclusion
Biography
Yun Fan is an Associate Professor of Sociology at National Taiwan University. Her research interests include social movements, civil society, and identity politics.
