In the chapter “Disruptive Power,” Frances Fox Piven describes how subordinated groups (e.g.workers, women, urban communities of color) manage to cultivate power in order to change their circumstances. Briefly define, in your own words, what Piven means by the terms disruptive power and repertoiresand then apply them to one of the movements described in the readings or film. How can local communities cultivate disruptive power? What kinds of tactics do they use, and what can they accomplish?
While we have encountered social movements throughout the course, this week gives us an opportunity to look at them directly. Based on what we covered this quarter, which issue stands out to you as particularly urgent for people to mobilize around and why?