Social Movements vs. Political Parties: the Case of Spain

Challenged by globalization and increasing competition from new social movements that form organically via the Internet, political parties – traditionally the main vehicle for the expression of popular demands and mobilization – are rapidly changing.... ... confrontation between new social movements and mainstream parties – is remarkably striking. The Caudillistic Parties of Spain In Spain, political parties are of paramount significance, as they control virtually the entire political space, with the ...