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Repression, Backfire, And The Theory Of Transformative Events, David Hess, Brian Martin
Repression, Backfire, And The Theory Of Transformative Events, David Hess, Brian Martin
Faculty of Arts - Papers (Archive)
Repression sometimes can lead to greater movement mobilization: repressive events that are perceived as unjust have the potential to generate enormous public outrage against those seen as responsible. One result of repression - backfire - can contribute to the understanding of the conditions under which some repressive events may become transformative for social movements. Three case studies that highlight the processes involved in backfire are examined: the 1930 Salt March in India, in particular the beatings at Dharasana, that mobilized popular support for independence; the 1991 massacre in Dili, East Timor, which stimulated a massive expansion in international support for …
Tactics Against Sexual Harassment: The Role Of Backfire, Gregory Scott, Brian Martin
Tactics Against Sexual Harassment: The Role Of Backfire, Gregory Scott, Brian Martin
Faculty of Arts - Papers (Archive)
To oppose sexual harassment, it is useful to understand tactics commonly used by perpetrators. A useful approach to tactics is through the concept of backfire: if an action is perceived as unjust and information about it is communicated to receptive audiences, it has the capacity to cause outrage and consequently backfire on the perpetrator. Perpetrators regularly use five types of tactics to inhibit outrage: (1) cover-up of the action; (2) devaluation of the target; (3) reinterpretation of the events; (4) use of official channels to give the appearance of justice; and (5) intimidation and bribery of targets, witnesses and others. …