La manifestaciónla normalización de un repertorio de participación política y protesta ciudadana

Abstract

In this paper the demonstrations are analyzed to determine how its standardization derives from the use that we understand political participation and citizen protest. To do so the first thing we propose is the hypothesis: the demonstrations have become the repertoire most used to protest and participate in political. Then, the case study refers to its use: orderly and structured public space (Tilly, 2000). Where normalization of the demonstration results in an enhanced process of the calls and increased participation since those are contentious expressions (Adell, 2003, 2005; van Aelst and Walgrave, 2001; Jimenez, 2010). This is to find out if they serve to create an opportunity for social change, in which case it allows qualitatively lend credibility to their protest action (Altheide and Gilmore, 1972). First of all, we should ask: why do the citizens collaborate and call demonstrations? This investigation responds that the demonstration is a repertoire where, besides the technical aspects, collective action frames (a speech which guarantees the mobilization and revenue that can produce) develop. This configuration allows frames which shape the repertoire that develops in places of power (public places) marking the protester style (its performance). Consequently, demonstration is a repertoire that establishes implicit rules, however may resemble a conversation in a process of continuous negotiation. Groups or individuals can get together or can be denied their participation...