Interaction between Social Network and Framing Process of Anti-Power Plant Social Movement
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In this study, I bring together social network theory and framing process toward understanding the emergence of anti-power plant movement in Bangkla, Chachoengsao. Using a case study design, I draw practical and theoretical insights from this living example to investigate the framing process of anti-power plant movement and the network structure of protest movement and to examine the relationship between them that might inspire collective action. I use social network analysis in conjunction with qualitative methods to explore the influence of social network structure on the mobilization of the power plant issues.
The findings revealed that the anti-power plant movement use different frames to define its concerns with the proposed power plant, specifically the reason to identify the problem, the solution to the problem and “strategies, tactics, and targets” for implementation of that solution, and the rationale for action. The analysis of network structure also found that the movement has decentralized into 2 groups. This indicated the conflict within the movement based on disagreement regarding strategic mobilization and the goal of the movement. Ultimately, the findings confirmed that the network actors use weak ties for seeking alliances to gain more information and resources and to strengthen their credibility of frames in order to inspire people to participate in a protest movement. The findings contribute to the sociological understanding of collective action. By revealing how the framing process are constituted and play a key role in mobilizing a protest movement by local residents – as well as how the frames interact with social network.
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