I’m happy to be at the University of Ottawa, participating in a workshop considering “the social movement society.”
The idea is from a book Sid Tarrow and I edited nearly fifteen years ago. We argued that social movements were becoming a routine part of politics in rich democratic countries. We said:
People (and authorities) were more tolerant of protest, particularly less disruptive protest.
A wider range of constituencies would use protest to represent their claims.
The infrastructure supporting social movements had become increasingly professionalized–and dependent upon financial resources.
I expect to get a clearer sense of all that we left out or got wrong. It’s going to be great.
Politics Outdoors 
Very interesting. I am currently visiting Dominican republic and engaging with some institutions doing Advocacy. If you can read Spanish I would love to share a paper with you to have your reactions. And I would love to read the papers and conclusions of the workshop. How shall I proceed for that matter? Thanks.
I’m interested in what you’re finding, but I can’t read Spanish. sigh.