Bhojwani, Ria and IJzer, Michel and Lichtenberg, Owen and Wager, Diana (2022) Humour as a Tool in Collective Action: Exploring the Experiences of Members at Amnesty International Netherlands. Bachelor thesis, Psychology.
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Abstract
The current literature describes several functions of humour within the context of collective action. Based on methods of deduction and induction, we aimed to validate the functions of humour in collective action in a person-centred approach based on members’ experiences from Amnesty International Netherlands. Methods: We conducted semi-structured interviews with 17 individuals. Half of the sample were employees and the other half were student vol- unteers. Participants were interviewed about how they perceive and use humour within collec- tive action at Amnesty International Netherlands. Results: Our results were able to link all the previous findings to the functions of humour, as well as provide new insights into how the perceived appropriateness of humour functions. Specifically, how protestors can “earn the right to joke” and the impact that the appropriateness can have on sensitivities, in particular “increased sensitivities”. In addition to this, we also found how humour can function in the escalation and de-escalation of violence and the acceptance of violence. Conclusion: Humour can function as a tool for in-group bonding and collective identity, serve as a means to cope, undermining people in power, shift the boundaries of radicalisation; what is acceptable in terms of violence. Keywords: Humour, functions, collective action, protestors.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Supervisor name: | Greijdanus, H.J.E. and Gordijn, E.H. |
| Degree programme: | Psychology |
| Differentiation route: | None [Bachelor Psychology] |
| Date Deposited: | 10 Jun 2022 14:49 |
| Last Modified: | 10 Jun 2022 14:49 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/512 |
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