Question 1

The stage of a social movement when people start organizing,donating money,and lobbying political officials is:

Accepted Answer

Coalescence is the stage in which the social movement starts to gain momentum and people start organizing themselves, donating money, and lobbying political officials. During this phase, the movement becomes more coherent and starts to develop a clear agenda and set of goals. The emergence stage is characterized by the initial formation of the social movement, while routinization occurs when the movement becomes a part of the established system and loses its original radical edge. Resolution is the final stage in which the movement either achieves its goals or fades away.

Question 2

You are concerned about water quality in your town,but officials don't seem to be listening.You join a group that puts on a public play in which some people pour filthy water on others.When the wet people pretend to die,the water-pourers rejoice.This approach reflects the ________approach to activism promoted by Andy Bichlbaum.

Accepted Answer

The approach of pouring filthy water on others and pretending to die is a form of spoofing, which involves using satire or humor to call attention to a serious issue. This approach is promoted by Andy Bichlbaum, a member of the activist group The Yes Men who use parody and pranks to draw attention to social and environmental issues.

Question 3

An example of a(n)________ social movement occurred during the civil rights movement,when African Americans boycotted buses.

Accepted Answer

The civil rights movement was a reformative social movement aimed at changing and improving the legal and social status of African Americans in the United States. The boycott of buses was a specific tactic used to bring attention to the issue of segregation on public transportation.

Question 4

Social movements tend to have three stages.Which is the most fragile stage,the one at which most movements just simply fade away?

Accepted Answer

The coalescence stage is the most fragile and critical period in the development of a social movement. It is during this phase that movements try to organize, gain public recognition, and mobilize resources. Many movements fail to navigate the challenges of this stage, such as maintaining momentum, managing internal conflicts, and facing external opposition, leading them to fade away before achieving their goals.

Question 5

The 1930s Townsend Plan movement,which organized elderly Americans to demand a pension from the government,is an example of:

Accepted Answer

The Townsend Plan movement did not ultimately achieve its goal of a government pension for the elderly, but it did create a groundswell of support and raised awareness about the issue. This paved the way for the eventual passage of Social Security legislation under Roosevelt. Therefore, the apparent failure of the Townsend Plan movement created the conditions for eventual success with Social Security.

Question 6

Which of the following is a reason why some social movements fade away during the coalescence stage?

Accepted Answer

Lack of funds and time commitment can lead to a lack of momentum and eventually cause a social movement to fade away during the coalescence stage. Without sufficient resources and dedicated members, it can be difficult to sustain the energy and momentum necessary to achieve the movement's goals. The other options (not enough members, lack of international support, and no interest by the general population) can also contribute to a social movement's decline, but they are not necessarily exclusive to the coalescence stage.

Question 7

What does a mass protest organization do?

Accepted Answer

A mass protest organization advocates for social change through protest. They aim to bring attention to an issue or cause, gather support and create pressure on those in power to make changes. This can involve organizing rallies, marches, sit-ins or other forms of nonviolent direct action. They may also engage in lobbying, media campaigns, and community organizing to further their cause.

Question 8

Mothers Against Drunk Driving introduced the concept of the "designated driver" in order to combat drunk driving.Because it focused on a single issue and sought to change individual behavior,it is best described as:

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

Reformative social movements:

Accepted Answer

Reformative social movements aim to enact change across the broader society, targeting almost everyone within it, rather than focusing on specific subgroups, individual behaviors, or solely on animals and the environment.

Question 10

Which of the following is characteristic of professional movement organizations?

Accepted Answer

Professional movement organizations are typically focused on advocating for public policy changes that benefit their particular professional group or industry, rather than just representing the interests of their membership base. They often have sophisticated lobbying and advocacy efforts to influence government decision-making.

Question 11

Which social movement model suggests that discontent and the availability of resources are the key factors that determine if a social movement will coalesce?

Accepted Answer

The resource mobilization model suggests that in order for a social movement to coalesce, there must be both discontent and the availability of resources to aid in mobilization. This can include financial resources, organizational resources, and social networks. The other models (classical, political process, and revolutionary) do not specifically address the importance of resources in social movement formation.

Question 12

________ social movements advocate the radical reorganization of society.

Accepted Answer

Revolutionary social movements seek to fundamentally transform society and create a new social order. They reject the existing system and aim to replace it with a radically different one.

Question 13

The period when a few people try to draw attention to a particular social issue that is not in the public consciousness describes which stage of a social movement?

Accepted Answer

The stage when a few people try to draw attention to a particular social issue that is not in the public consciousness is the emergence stage of a social movement.

Question 14

The emergence of a social movement that is a collective response to structural strain that has a psychological effect on individuals is explained by:

Accepted Answer

Classical theory, particularly as developed by sociologist Neil Smelser, explains the emergence of social movements as a collective response to structural strain that also has a psychological effect on individuals. This theory suggests that social movements arise when individuals experience dissatisfaction with social conditions, which is then channeled into collective action.

Question 15

Which of the following is a criticism of resource mobilization theory?

Accepted Answer

The criticism of resource mobilization theory is that the involvement of elites often leads to the downfall or co-optation of a social movement.

Question 16

Imagine you are a member of Critical Mass,the cycling organization that attempts to educate the public about carbon dioxide pollution from gas vehicles.Even though it lacks the organizational structure of a professional movement,it has high levels of member participation.This would be a ________ organization.

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

A group of conservationists encourages their community to save water by using low-flushing toilets or faucets that release more pressure but less water.Which social movement would this represent?

Accepted Answer

This represents a reformative social movement, as it seeks to make specific changes within the existing system (encouraging people to change their water usage habits) rather than overthrowing or fundamentally altering the system itself.

Question 18

What did Tocqueville mean by "land of joiners"?

Accepted Answer

Tocqueville observed that Americans frequently come together to join voluntary associations, leading him to describe America as a "land of joiners". He believed that this characteristic was essential to the functioning of American democracy, as it allowed citizens to work together and pursue common goals outside of government control.

Question 19

A mass protest organization and a grassroots organization both rely on high levels of membership,but a grassroots organization:

Accepted Answer

Grassroots organizations typically engage with existing political structures to advocate for change, leveraging the collective power of their members to influence policy and public opinion. Unlike some mass protest organizations that might operate outside of or in opposition to established political systems, grassroots groups often work within these frameworks to achieve their goals.

Question 20

A homeless shelter for battered women,where they can learn how to care for themselves and their children,would be an example of a(n)________ social movement.

Accepted Answer

Redemptive social movements aim at personal transformation and often target specific individuals to change their lives in profound ways. A homeless shelter for battered women focusing on teaching self-care and care for children fits this description as it seeks to redeem individuals from their current situations and transform their lives for the better.

Quiz 18: Collective Action,Social Movements,and Social Change