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Networking Alone? Digital Communications and Collective Action in Vietnam
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Abstract
This article explores the potential for the formation of collective action in Vietnam. Referring to land and labour protests, bauxite mining, anti-China demonstrations, as well as the revision of the 1992 Constitution, the article examines the social movement repertoires diverse groups have adopted ... view more
This article explores the potential for the formation of collective action in Vietnam. Referring to land and labour protests, bauxite mining, anti-China demonstrations, as well as the revision of the 1992 Constitution, the article examines the social movement repertoires diverse groups have adopted to reach their objectives. Drawing on social movement theory and communication power, this contribution shows that apart from access to the technology, citizens' opportunities to participate in digital networks as well as access to the default communication network of the state are necessary prerequisites in order to attain public attention and possibly to achieve social change. Moreover, this article shows that existing power differentials in Vietnam are reproduced in digital space. It concludes that for different collective behaviours to result in a social movement, it is essential to 'switch' and to connect the different networks. For the moment, the call to protect Vietnam's sovereignty offers common ground for collective action. (author's abstract)... view less
Keywords
Vietnam; collective behavior; social movement; protest; protest movement; mobilization; interactive media; online media; social media; political influence; social network; Internet
Classification
Political Process, Elections, Political Sociology, Political Culture
Interactive, electronic Media
Document language
English
Publication Year
2015
Page/Pages
p. 123-150
Journal
Journal of Current Southeast Asian Affairs, 34 (2015) 3
ISSN
1868-1034
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed