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AMC202 Four Models of Change / Resistance / Revolution Premise: Groups confronted by (1) a desire to change society but (2) resistance by society to their doing so have, throughout history, adopted various strategies. Our readings and discussions and other learning this semester will see many different examples of these strategies, so let us flesh them out now. ModelGoalsTacticsProsConsExamplesUse the law against itselfOperate against the system by using the system to point out its own hypocrisy, injustice, and excesses. Further, eventually use its power to enforce change on society.1) Use stupid laws to get arrested, loudly and publicly, if possible. 2) Do not accept the arrest, fine, or sentence. Appeal, argue, debate… 3) Point out how aspects of the law disagree with other aspects of the law, and lead to a consensus about which part is “right”. 4) Rewrite the letter or practice of the law, then use the full force of gov’t to enact change.Turns the state upon itself. Very public. Recruits helpers. Once you win the argument, you end up with all the “cards”. Low-risk for revolution, violence, loss of control.Somebody has to get arrested, tried, sentenced, etc. You are exposed to the full force of law. Time-consuming. Patient. Vulnerable to criticism by extremists.Plessey Vs. Ferguson Civil Rights Movement ‘50s and ‘60s ModelGoalsTacticsProsConsExamplesPersonal persuasionCreate an organic change in the hearts and minds of society.1) Speak calmly, sweetly, simply about a compelling situation or injustice. 2) Suggest doable change. 3) Build a coalition. 4) Only act when you have 51% - though you can do so in little baby-steps.Can be effected by very small numbers of “believers”. Non-threatening. You don’t need normal types of political or economic power. Patient.Must be very patient. Must wait until politics, war, economics, other issues are less important than your ethical argument. Movement / issue /...