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Rohlinger, Deana. "Navigating the Minefield: The Effects of Competition, Opposition, and Social Movement Organization Media Strategies on Media Coverage Outcomes in the Abortion Debate" Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Sociological Association, Marriott Hotel, Loews Philadelphia Hotel, Philadelphia, PA, Aug 12, 2005 <Not Available>. 2008-10-23 <http://www.allacademic.com/meta/p19263_index.html>

Rohlinger, D. , 2005-08-12 "Navigating the Minefield: The Effects of Competition, Opposition, and Social Movement Organization Media Strategies on Media Coverage Outcomes in the Abortion Debate" Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Sociological Association, Marriott Hotel, Loews Philadelphia Hotel, Philadelphia, PA Online <PDF>. 2008-10-23 from http://www.allacademic.com/meta/p19263_index.html

Publication Type: Conference Paper/Unpublished Manuscript Abstract: Movement outcomes, in part, are a reflection of the tactics, strategies, and opportunities of activists and their opponents. While scholars have emphasized the importance of coalitions in movement success, they have ignored the role that competiton plays in shaping opportunities and outcomes over time. This paper analyzes the role of competitors, or like-minded actors, in media coverage outcomes of four social movement organizations in the abortion debate from 1980 to 2000. Drawing on archival data, interviews with activists and journalists, and a content analysis of 1,424 media stories, the analysis shows that competitors are as important as opponents and media strategy in determining media opportunities and coverage outcomes. The implications of the analyses for social movement theory and for the understanding of how both cooperation and competition affect different kinds of outcomes are discussed.

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