The Family is the most ancient and the most sacred of human institutions; the least likely to be overthrown by revolutionary attacks. In epochs of change the Family naturally invites the attentions of impetuous reformers, like Shelley (who advocated a scheme more than any other apt to shock the conscience of a savage), and like the friends of 'Free Love,' who would introduce a license beyond the Urabunna model. The horror aroused by certain relations, such as that of brother-and-sister mar...

Research on social movements has historically focused on the traditional weapons of the working class, especially labour strikes and street demonstrations-but everyday actions, such as eating or singing, which can also be turned into a means of protest, have yet to be fully explored. An interdisciplinary and comparative history of these modes of action, Bodies in Protest reveals how hunger strikes and music ranging from gospel songs to rock anthems can efficiently convey political...

"The Intersection: An Introduction to the Social Justice as a Spiritual Practice Framework - A Workbook for Faith-Based Communities" by Jasper James is a groundbreaking guide designed to integrate social justice principles within spiritual practices and faith-based communities. This comprehensive workbook provides a framework for combining activism with spirituality, aimed at fostering collective empowerment and creating inclusive, supportive environments.Drawing on over two decade...

Jasper James, the author of "A Practical Guide to Peaceful Protest," is a multifaceted figure—a respected educator, a renowned activist, and a thought leader with a diverse background as a Billboard recording artist, multi-instrumentalist, and producer. Jasper's journey has been as dynamic as it has been impactful. With a social justice career spanning over a decade, they have contributed to the Board of the ACLU, held the position of President of the Women's March, and played a pivotal ro...

Systemic Threads: Unraveling Injustice, Weaving Change - A Guide to the Black Bill of Rights & ACLU Community Toolkit by Jasper JamesIn Systemic Threads: Unraveling Injustice, Weaving Change, social justice advocate Jasper James offers a comprehensive guide to understanding and implementing the Black Bill of Rights (BBR) and the ACLU Community Toolkit.Drawing on over two decades of experience in activism and community leadership, James presents a clear and actionable framew...

The strategic interactions between protestors and their targets shape the world around us in profound ways. The editors and contributors to Protesters and Their Targets—all leading scholars in the study of social movements—look at why movements do what they do and why their interactions with other societal actors turn out as they do. They recognize that targets are not stationary but react to the movement and require the movement to react back.This edited collection analyz...

This book brings together a roster of prominent contributors to present a strategic interactionist perspective on the study of contentious politics in the Middle East in response to the Arab uprisings. The common thread among the contributions is an interest in the micro-level interactions between various strategic players, including not only the mobilisation of protestors during the uprisings but also the responses of regimes. The book also examines short to medium-term adaptations of the...

Players and Arenas brings together a diverse group of experts to examine the interactions between political protestors and the many strategic players they encounter, such as cultural institutions, religious organizations, and the mass mediaas well as potential allies, competitors, recruits, and funders. Discussing protestors and players as they interact within the arenas of specific social contexts, the essays show that the main constraints on what protestors can accomplish come n...

In this important book, Jan Willem Duyvendak and James M. Jasper bring together an internationally acclaimed group of contributors to demonstrate the complexities of the social and political spheres in various areas of public policy. By breaking down the state into the players who really make decisions and pursue coherent strategies, these essays provide new perspectives on the interactions between political protestors and the many parts of the statefrom courts, political parties, and legi...

As we embark on this odyssey, we are reminded of the profound importance of alliances and cooperation across racial and religious lines. The struggle for civil rights, with its roots in systemic oppression and discrimination, called for a united front against the forces that sought to divide. It is within the crucible of unity that we find the strength to challenge injustice and forge a path towards a more equitable society.With every step forward, we aim to build bridges and foste...

**An essential guide for frontline educators to address systemic racial oppression, repair harm, and foster safe, liberatory learning spaces for their studentsFor educators and readers of Bettina Love’s We Want to Do More Than Survive, with a foreword by Leigh Patel, author of No Study Without Struggle**Toward Liberation is the timely and practical guide that pioneers new pathways for educators to repair harm and foster transformative learning spa...

The cities of Saudi Arabia are among the most gender segregated in the world. In recent years the Saudi government has felt increasing international pressure to offer greater roles for women in society. Implicit in these calls for reform, however, is an assumption that the only "real" society is male society. Little consideration has been given to the rapidly evolving activities within women's spaces. This book joins young urban women in their daily lives—in the workplace, on the female un...