The Major Advantage of Disruptive Behaviors in Social Movements

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Social movements can at times use disruptive behaviors. What are some of the possible benefits of disruptive behaviors in social movements? What are the drawbacks or possible negative consequences? What does the First Amendment state concerning citizens' right to use disruptive methods? Refer to examples from history as you frame your analysis. Explain your answer.
The major advantage of disruptive behaviors in social movements is that there is a focus on adopting changes where the system is not to undertake issues as business as usual. The group's commitment and claims are more likely to be addressed if disruptive tactics are shown to be influential. Social movements tend to gain more bargaining power by using collective action including disruptive tactics (King, 2011). They also challenge authority and relay their grievances to those in power to influence changes as disruptive tactics are effective in mobilizing supporters and like-minded people to support their cause when they seem to be effective in influencing changes. This extends to cases where they gain concessions to their demands.
There are drawbacks of disruptive beh...