Vol. 15 No. 29 (2024): Continuities and Transformations in Forms of Collective Action
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Working From the Backstage: A Longitudinal Analysis of the Save Sheikh Jarrah Campaign

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  • Federica Stagni
Federica Stagni
Scuola Normale Superiore
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36253/smp-15501

Published 2024-07-23

Keywords

  • Sheikh Jarrah,
  • backstaging mechanism,
  • social movements,
  • qualitative social network analysis,
  • protest event analysis

How to Cite

Stagni, F. (2024). Working From the Backstage: A Longitudinal Analysis of the Save Sheikh Jarrah Campaign. SocietàMutamentoPolitica, 15(29), 107–122. https://doi.org/10.36253/smp-15501

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Abstract

This article explores the evolution of protests in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood of East Jerusalem, focusing on the shift in dynamics and the movement’s composition. The research employs a longitudinal perspective, utilizing Protest Event Analysis (PEA) and Qualitative Social Network Analysis (SNA) to trace changes in protest networks from 2000 to 2021. The study introduces the concept of a backstaging mechanism, highlighting the movement’s ability to strategically step aside to achieve its goals. This mechanism is examined through a triangulation of data, combining PEA and SNA results with insights from 20 interviews with activists from diverse ethnonational groups. The paper contributes to the literature on social movements by offering nuanced insights into the dynamics of protests involving varied groups and international organizations.

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