Stokely Carmichael said: “organization vs. mobilization was always a serious problem, because every day-to-day tactical decision was affected by the strategic approach. Every one” (as cited in Engler & Engler, p. 48). While both the community mobilizing traditions (momentum-driven) and the community organizing traditions (structure-based) make tactical and strategical decisions, there are differences and tensions.
What did Carmichal mean by this statement (use examples from Engler and Engler chapter 2)?
What are some of the differences and tensions? Are there any overlaps?
How does this relate to the different ways that structure-based and momentum-driven movements harness social power differently (chapter 4)?