The main trends and prospects for the development of social movements as actors in the political process

The article analyzes the role of social movements in the modern political process. Special attention is paid to the impact of globalization and digitalization on the forms of political activity of these movements. The study examines the historical background, evolution and future trends in the development of social movements. The growth of the influence of social movements is predicted due to the crisis of the traditional party system and the spread of information and communication technologies.