Question 1

What factors contribute to the emergence of a social movement?

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Social movements can emerge due to various factors including relative deprivation, perceived inequality, and even during periods of economic growth when disparities become more apparent.

Question 2

The federal government was quick to address the public health threat of AIDS.

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The federal government was criticized for its slow response to the AIDS crisis in the 1980s, with delayed funding and public acknowledgment of the epidemic.

Question 3

The ______ was characterized by gay men and lesbians beginning to see that they were not sick,that instead they were an oppressed minority and,as such,they should challenge their oppression and seek societal acceptance.

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The homophile movement was an early movement advocating for the rights and acceptance of gay men and lesbians, recognizing them as an oppressed minority deserving of societal acceptance.

Question 4

Gay enclaves played a significant role in the mobilization of social movements.Gay enclaves describe

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Gay enclaves refer to urban neighborhoods that are predominantly inhabited or frequented by LGBTQ+ individuals, providing a supportive community and often serving as hubs for social and political activism.

Question 5

Describe the difference between a right-wing movement and a left-wing movement.

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Question 6

Describe the difference between a social movement organization (SMO)and a radical social movement organization (RSMO).

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Question 7

The Gay Liberation Front was

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The Gay Liberation Front was formed in response to the Stonewall Riots, which occurred in June 1969. It was a radical group that emerged to fight for the rights of the LGBTQ+ community.

Question 8

Lesbian feminists in the 1960s often felt that men in the gay rights movement were too sexist.

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Lesbian feminists in the 1960s often criticized the gay rights movement for being male-dominated and not addressing issues of sexism, leading to tensions and the formation of separate lesbian feminist groups.

Question 9

Seeing oneself as belonging to a larger political group is called

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Collective identity refers to the sense of belonging to a larger political group.

Question 10

Agency refers to the extent to which institutions have the ability to change people's lives.

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Agency refers to the capacity of individuals to act independently and make their own free choices, rather than the influence of institutions.

Question 11

Civil unions provide legal protection to a couple at the state level,but do not

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Question 12

Sociologists define a social movement as something that is

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A social movement is characterized by organized and sustained efforts to promote or resist change in society, often involving collective action and shared goals.

Question 13

Transgender movement refers to

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Question 14

Sex-negative policies oppose same-sexuality.

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Sex-negative policies are those that view sexual activity as inherently negative or harmful. This includes policies that oppose same-sexuality, as they view it as a form of sexual activity that is unnatural and immoral.

Question 15

What social issue triggered significant movement organization in the gay community in the 1980s?

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The AIDS epidemic in the 1980s was a significant social issue that led to increased organization and activism within the gay community, as they sought to address the crisis and advocate for research, treatment, and awareness.

Question 16

The Stonewall riots are the most well-known example of

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The Stonewall riots were a series of spontaneous demonstrations by members of the LGBTQ+ community in response to a police raid, representing a significant moment of collective behavior in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights.

Question 17

What is one of the most significant differences between gay activism and transgender activism?

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Question 18

Some bisexual activists fight for the right to a legitimate sexual identity.

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Some bisexual activists advocate for recognition and acceptance of bisexuality as a valid and legitimate sexual orientation, challenging stereotypes and seeking equal rights and representation.

Question 19

Describe the difference between the assimilationist strategy and the liberationist strategy.

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Question 20

Why is Coming Out significant in LGBTQ activism?
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Quiz 5: Lgbtq Mobilization and Activism