Abstract
While some considered Occupy a “class building” movement, the movement tended to shy away from such a designation—opting instead for the notion of it being the movement of the “99%” opposed to the “one percent.” This designation proved too diffuse as a basis on which to construct an enduring collective identity. The youthful composition of the movement, and the widely shared state of indebtedness, offered better avenues through which to foster collectivity. As it was, Occupy struggled to effectively hold its diverse social base together, and its culture of radical inclusivity proved unmanageable. Further, it struggled with divergent internal tendencies, as exhibited, for instance, with the appearance of a Black Bloc in a movement where most participants championed non-violence.
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Taylor, D. (2017). The Subject of Change. In: Social Movements and Democracy in the 21st Century . Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-39684-2_7
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