A group identity maybe felt strongly, or it may be no more than an attitude. This in turn leads to a motivation to bring together a diversity of interests under a united direction of actions. This mutual agreement maybe broadly or narrowly focused. This often leads to conflicts between the united front with those who are more purist in their approach. But, somehow the people involved see themselves associated with this larger cause. This association, however loosely it defines itself, lasts only so long as the general purpose is important enough to overcome the difference that exists within the group. Again the use of Weberian sociology can be useful in strategies used by Marxist organizations.
Assertions of dependability founded upon shared aims. Solidarity can and often does lead to a set of shared experiences. Creating access to the resources allocated to members of the groups sharing to some degree the benefits and responsibilities. Working from goals directed either for its own sake and self-satisfaction, or aimed at an ends based upon perceived social responsibility, and often many different leading principles interacting towards a common goal.
This is the foundation of a people’s history of action within a specific sociological setting. We can do this to determine both the long range and short-range goals behind such actions.
What is happening in the so called Occupy movements globally is a case in point.
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