Psychology of Collective Action (C8566)

15 credits, Level 6

Autumn teaching

On this module you’ll examine the psychology of collective action – one of the primary tools groups around the world used to challenge or defend the social, economic and political conditions and systems they live in.

Examples include movements such as those fighting around:

  • labour rights
  • gender rights
  • racial justice
  • anti-colonialism/imperialism
  • environmentalism.

By drawing on theories and empirical evidence from social psychology, you'll examine:

  • what motivates people to engage in collective action in different contexts, and using different methods
  • how collective action affects individuals and society
  • the social psychological dynamics involved.

Teaching

100%: Lecture

Assessment