The Lebanese Civil Movement Activists A Common Cause for Contradictory Backgrounds

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  • Maryz Younes

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12816/0049179

Keywords:

Lebanon, Refuse Crisis, Civil Movement, "You Stink Coalition", "We Want Accountability Group"

Abstract

This study explores protest dynamics in Morocco following the "Arab Spring", examining the Rif uprisings within their local, national, and regional context, and assessing the various socio-political, economic, historical, and cultural drivers behind the protests. The research draws on the political, constitutional and legal shortcomings that render street protest the preferred political action against the negative impact of public policies. Despite government violations, these protests have remained peaceful, maintained a youthful character and popularity. These movements have continued to expand, innovate, and communicate, while maintaining diversity in organization and expression. The combination of radicalism and flexibility, and the fusion of its local character with its national and international dimensions. All of these characteristics indicate the developments in protest behaviour, with a new generation adding new experiences.

Author Biography

  • Maryz Younes
    Professor of Sociology, Institute of Social Science, Lebanese University.

Published

2018-03-01

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Cited once

  1. الحراك الجزائري: سرديات وسرديات مضادة (2022)