Beyond Crisis: Rethinking Social Movements

This chapter examines the nuanced relationship between socio-economic conditions and social movements, challenging the myth that only crises spur revolutionary action. It critiques contemporary leftist sentiment, highlighting the historical context of better conditions fostering worker organization and the influence of neoliberalism on community stability. The discussion also addresses the struggles within leftist organizations, the role of elite capture in academia, and the commodification of personal narratives in the digital age.