"The Times-In-Between"

          In the reading, “The Times-In-Between,” disruptive movements are discussed to help us understand the influence and effect that they have had in history, as well as where they stand today. The author discusses groups, such as union workers and civil right movements, which have had a great impact on our society. At some point these movements were at the summit of their disruptive power, and it was then that they acquired what they have been wanting. After their needs are “accommodated” these group’s disruptive power ceases until another issues presents itself. This time in-between is sometimes longer and more pacific than society could need it to be.

            Today, we live in a society that could make good use of some disruptive power and yet there is not much going on. Are we in “the time-in-between”? And if so, why? When do the times in-between come to an end and how big does the social issue need to be in order to wake up our disruptive power?

M.A.