From Overcoming the fear to Protest, to using Fear as a repressive strategy towards the 15M movement
Abstract
In this article we analyse the police repression strategies that were developed around the emergence of the 15M movement in Barcelona, which was an important turning point for protest and repression. Through press reviews, discussion groups and interviews we empirically contribute to previous theoretical studies that deal with strategies for policing protests. We recognize that "strategic incapacitation" is a new style of policing protests that has taken hold in the last decade. However, we reflect on the importance of understanding this new strategy, within an increasingly more punitive state under transformation, that creates enemies to erode the rights of most the population. In the case of the protests, this also seeks to create fear and consequently tries to dismantle and wear down current and potential participants of social movements.Keywords
Protest, Repression, 15M, FearPublished
2015-12-31
How to Cite
Camps Calvet, C., & Vergés Bosch, N. (2015). From Overcoming the fear to Protest, to using Fear as a repressive strategy towards the 15M movement. Athenea Digital. Revista De Pensamiento E investigación Social, 15(4), 129–154. https://doi.org/10.5565/rev/athenea.1592
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