Resource mobilisation theory (RMT) is a major theoretical perspective in the study of social movements that emphasises the crucial role of resources—such as money, political influence, access to the media, personnel (volunteers and staff), and communication networks—in the emergence, growth, and success of social movements. RMT argues that grievances or social discontent are widespread and are not sufficient on their own to explain the development of social movements; rather, it is the ability of aggrieved groups to mobilise and effectively utilise various types of resources that determines whether a social movement will form and achieve its goals. This theory focuses on the strategic actions of social movement organisations in acquiring, organizing, and deploying resources to challenge existing power structures and bring about social change.