Negotiating the Lines of Contention: Counterframing and Boundary Work in the School of the Americas Debate1

摘要: Counterframing scholars typically identify counterframes that interpretively distinguish arguments among opponents. This approach assumes counterframing strategy centers on directly countering the claims of protesters. In my in-depth examination ongoing debate between protesters and officials former School Americas, I a form agrees with embraces moral alternatives implicit in accusers’ claims. bring boundary construction theory into conversation analysis to expand understanding how framing strategies revolve around competition for common, resources. explain movement close protesters’ have served as boundaries against which targeted institution has redefined its objectives programs. introduce concept “boundary negotiation” argue success lie negotiation called question by social movements. outline defensive offensive modes mechanism driving link demobilization.