Explanation of Social Movements Using Sociological Theories
Explanation of Social Movements Using Sociological Theories
Riots
A riot is a type of collective action that refers to a relative and spontaneous emergence of violence by a considerably large group of people. There are various types of riots, which can be identified according to the goals and motivation of those taking part in the riots. Popular typologies distinguish between celebration riots and protest riots. The celebration riots are those that express delight or joy over an outcome or an event, such as celebrating the championship of a football team, which becomes uncontrollable (Deulen, 2011). On the other hand, protest riots are those that ...
