Migration and Social Movements

Eggert, Nina; Giugni, Marco

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“…Results further show that less disruptive forms of athlete activism, such as public appeals and symbolic actions, receive higher levels of support compared confrontational forms of protest, such as calls for boycott (Hypothesis 2). This finding aligns with political science research on protest strategies of social movements (della Porta, 1999; Thomas and Louis, 2014). Particularly, the high level of support for symbolic actions could also indicate that people have become used to this form of protest, as it is quite common in sport (e.g.…”

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“…However, the literature on the acceptance of political protests still suggests that the level of support for a protest claim varies with regard to the particular form of the protest. Hutter and Teune (2012) distinguish four general types of protests that either use appealing, demonstrative, confrontational, or violent actions and thus represent ascending degrees of “non-conventionality.” While moderate forms of protest are widely accepted, more disruptive forms of protest continue to remain stigmatized (della Porta, 1999; Hall et al, 1986). The acceptance of protests is generally higher when protestors adopt a logic of strategic non-violence (Stephan and Chenoweth, 2008; Thomas and Louis, 2014) and make use of normative protest tactics that respect the dominant social and legal order (Wright et al, 1990).…”

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Public support for athlete activism in Germany: A survey experiment

Müller,

Meier,

Gerke

et al. 2023

International Review for the Sociology of Sport

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Professional athletes increasingly use their popularity to speak out about political topics off and on the field. However, only few studies explore how audiences react to political speech in elite sports. Existing research has tended to focus on very few high-profile cases, usually in the United States, such as Colin Kaepernick's anthem protest. Going beyond single cases, this paper investigates factors that systematically influence public support for elite athletes’ political activism. We integrated a vignette experiment into a survey of the German population ( N = 1002). Using multi-level regression models, we analyze how public support for athlete's political acts varies with political topics, the specific political action carried out as well as the local reference of the issue in question. Moreover, we also compare the level of public support for political actions between athletes and non-athlete celebrities. Findings indicate that support is subject to conditions: Athletes receive more support when their critique refers to political topics abroad (as opposed to domestic topics) and when non-disruptive actions are chosen, for example, expressions of opinion instead of boycotts. The specific message has the strongest influence on support: actions and statements that express a progressive political claim for stricter environmental protection receive more support compared to a rather conservative claim for border security. Findings add to the state of knowledge by showing which forms of political activism meet with broad acceptance and which are likely to polarize audiences.

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Section: Public Support For Athlete Activismmentioning

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Public support for athlete activism in Germany: A survey experiment

Müller,

Meier,

Gerke

et al. 2023

International Review for the Sociology of Sport

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“…However, political participation encounters challenges from different stakeholders in both home and host societies. Even though immigrants have shown a strong commitment to institutionalized political activity, including voting, campaigning, and contracting, they are often considered quiescent in political movements, and protest strategies are sparingly employed (Eggert & Giugni, 2015). The shutdown of institutional channels of political participation, nevertheless, suggests that immigrants are more likely to employ unconventional tactics (Martinez, 2005).…”

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Negotiating civic identity across different political contexts: Immigrant participation in social movements and political incorporation

Chow,

Ren

2023

Sociology Compass

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This article examines the understudied intersection between migration and contentious politics, focusing specifically on immigrant participation in social movements within their host societies. Drawing upon data from the Anti‐Extradition Law Amendment Bill (Anti‐ELAB) Movement in Hong Kong, it illuminates the process through which Chinese immigrants become politicized, evolve collective identities, and mobilize against civil dominance. Further, it underscores the transformative potential of social movements in facilitating immigrant political incorporation. However, it also recognizes the unilateral acceptance determined by mainstream society, which often leaves immigrants sidelined in discussions regarding their qualifications for unconventional political participation. To address civil inequality, immigrants establish their civil identities, challenge dominance, and amass political capital for future incorporation. This study extends the migration and social movements literature by shedding light on the political dynamics of immigrant participation and the hurdles they encounter during their journey toward political incorporation. It also underscores the significant role of progressive social movements in fostering immigrant political participation. Furthermore, the research highlights the unique immigrant political identity that emerges and evolves through participation in social movements, contesting exclusion and monopolistic dominance over democratic realization.

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Migration and Social Movements

Cited by 2 publications

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Public support for athlete activism in Germany: A survey experiment

Public support for athlete activism in Germany: A survey experiment

Negotiating civic identity across different political contexts: Immigrant participation in social movements and political incorporation

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