Martyrs, the Media and the Web: Examining a Grassroots Children's Rights Movement Through the Lens of Social Movement Theory

Whittier Journal of Child and Family Advocacy, Vol. 5, 2005

Emory Legal Studies Research Paper No. 15-334

44 Pages Posted: 26 Jun 2014 Last revised: 27 Apr 2015

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Sarah Katz

Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law

Barbara Bennett Woodhouse

Emory University School of Law; University of Florida Levin College of Law

Date Written: 2005

Abstract

This article seeks to analyze a grassroots children's rights organization, Hear My Voice ("HMV") through the lens of mobilization theory and social psychology theory.

Keywords: children's rights, social movement theory

Suggested Citation

Katz, Sarah and Woodhouse, Barbara Bennett, Martyrs, the Media and the Web: Examining a Grassroots Children's Rights Movement Through the Lens of Social Movement Theory (2005). Whittier Journal of Child and Family Advocacy, Vol. 5, 2005, Emory Legal Studies Research Paper No. 15-334, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2458636

Sarah Katz (Contact Author)

Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law ( email )

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Barbara Bennett Woodhouse

Emory University School of Law ( email )

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University of Florida Levin College of Law ( email )

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