meta-logic-of-movement-politics

This chapter explores the role and evolution of ideology within social movements from the 18th century to the present, emphasizing its function as a public discourse arena where competing social interests contest visions of social order. It contrasts different approaches to ideology in contemporary movements, highlighting the tension between decentralized praxis and coherent ideological frameworks, and situates these debates within a broader historical context including Wallerstein's analysis of social movements and their ideological shifts. The chapter also discusses the dynamics of ideological change driven by internal struggles, social transformations, scientific knowledge, and technological advances, illustrating how ideologies serve as tools in the struggle between hegemonic and anti-hegemonic forces.