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| Activism | 1 |
| Civil Disobedience | 1 |
| Civil Rights | 1 |
| Demonstrations (Civil) | 1 |
| Dissent | 1 |
| Social Attitudes | 1 |
| Social Problems | 1 |
| Violence | 1 |
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| Journal of Social Issues | 1 |
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| Berkowitz, Leonard | 1 |
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Peer reviewedBerkowitz, Leonard – Journal of Social Issues, 1972
Many different factors enter into riots and other forms of social violence. Often, aggression is impulsive rather than instrumental. These expressive" acts are responses to aversive conditions. Social comparisons contribute to unpleasant situations. It is suggested that unfavorable comparisons with one's own kind are particularly important.…
Descriptors: Activism, Civil Disobedience, Civil Rights, Demonstrations (Civil)
