Political opportunity
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"Political process" and "Political process theory" redirect here. For information about the manner in which political systems are organized, see Government. For information about the right to fair legal procedures, see Due process. For information about the rules governing political bodies or group, see Parliamentary procedure. For the theory of judicial interpretation, see Political process theory (law).
Political opportunity theory, also known as the political process theory or political opportunity structure, is an approach of social movements that is heavily influenced by political sociology. It argues that success or failure of social movements is affected primarily by political opportunities. Social theorists Peter Eisinger, Sidney Tarrow, David S. Meyer and Doug McAdam are considered among the most prominent supporters of the theory.