Beschreibung:
David R. Dietrich is Assistant Professor of Sociology at Texas State University, USA.
Rebellious Conservatives analyzes three movements, the anti-abortion/pro-life movement, the anti-illegal immigration movement, and the Tea Party, to show how perceptions of threats to their privileges drives conservative protest and how these movements seek to reshape America.
In , David R. Dietrich uses original findings to demonstrate that modern mainstream conservative social movements are driven by the pursuit of privilege
1. Understanding Conservative Protest 2. "This is Our Country": Identities of Privilege 3. "Spiraling Downward on a Path to Anarchy": Characterizing Threats to Privilege 4. "Invaders," "Murderers," and "Communists": Agents of Threat 5. 'To Reclaim Our Nation": How Conservative Protesters Want to Change America 6. "The 'Silent Majority' is Silent No More": Summary and Conclusion