Nascent state

A nascent state (Statu Nascenti) is defined as a psychological process of destructuration-reorganization where the individual becomes capable of merging with other persons and creating a new collectivity with a very high degree of solidarity.

[citation needed] Philip Wexler summarises the nascent state sociologically as "the moment or rebirth that precedes historical collective, transformative actions".

[2] This concept was first defined by Francesco Alberoni, a prominent Italian sociologist, journalist, and professor in Sociology, in his book Statu Nascenti.

[6] In the context of social analysis, Alberoni identified fetishism, addiction, and obsession, among other factors that inhibit the subjective realignments as prerequisites to a nascent state.

[9] Alberoni also posited that the individual who reached this state tends to seek others who share the same view, which launches the birth and growth of movements.

Their critique of the state and their common feeling lead to a solidarity or a mobilization centered around a charismatic individual who is challenging the system.