Question 1

The concept of social movements originated:&#10;A) In medieval times&#10;B) In the 17th century&#10;C) In the 19th century&#10;D) In the 20th century

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The concept of social movements originated in the 19th century, as modernization and industrialization led to increased social and political inequality and unrest, giving rise to collective action aimed at bringing about social and political change.

Question 2

The four constitutive elements of social movements are:

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Question 3

The main reason for collective protest is:&#10;A) Repression&#10;B) Relative deprivation&#10;C) Objective deprivation&#10;D) Political mismanagement

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Relative deprivation refers to the feeling of being worse off relative to others. Collective protest often arises when a group feels that they are not receiving equal treatment or opportunities compared to others in society, leading to a sense of relative deprivation. Repression, objective deprivation, and political mismanagement can also lead to collective protest, but are not the main reason.

Question 4

Social movements can be best explained by:&#10;A) Individual (psychological) factors&#10;B) Cultural factors&#10;C) Economic factors&#10;D) A set of middle-range theories

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Social movements are complex phenomena that cannot be fully explained by a single factor. Middle-range theories provide a more comprehensive framework by integrating various factors such as psychological, cultural, and economic influences.

Question 5

The course of social movements follows as natural life cycle

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Question 6

Political opportunity structure refers to:&#10;A)A movement's internal conditions for mobilization&#10;B) A movement's external conditions for mobilization&#10;C) Both internal and external conditions&#10;D) A movements strategic capacity

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Political opportunity structure refers to the external conditions that could either facilitate or obstruct the emergence, development, or outcomes of a social movement. These conditions may include changes in the political or economic environment, shifting societal norms, legal or institutional frameworks, and the availability of allies or opponents.

Question 7

The most important social movement of the 19th century is:&#10;A) The environmental movement&#10;B) The labour movement&#10;C) The anti-slavery movement&#10;D) The peace movement

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Question 8

The term 'new social movements' marks a difference to:&#10;A) Old agrarian movements&#10;B) Populist movements&#10;C) Old left-wing movements&#10;B) Fascist movements

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Question 9

With the spread of the internet, streets mobilization has sharply declined.

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While the internet has provided a platform for virtual activism, it has not necessarily led to a decline in street mobilization. In fact, social media has often been used to organize and promote physical protests and rallies.

Question 10

The main orientation of global justice movements is:&#10;A) Right-wing&#10;B) Left-wing&#10;C) Populist&#10;D) Anarchist

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Global justice movements advocate for social and economic equality, democratic participation, and environmental sustainability, which are typically associated with left-wing ideologies such as socialism and liberalism. The movement also critiques neoliberal globalization, which is usually supported by right-wing parties and corporations. Therefore, the main orientation of global justice movements is left-wing.

Deck 16: Social Movements