Question 1

The Human Rights Campaign HRC) is a non-profit organization located in Washington, D.C.which advocates for equal rights and marriage rights of gay, lesbian, transgender, and bisexual citizens.The HRC is a ____ group:

Accepted Answer

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) is a reform group because it seeks to change laws and societal norms to achieve equal rights for LGBTQ+ individuals through legislative and social reform, rather than through revolutionary, religious, or alternative means.

Question 2

Tarah is attending a sold-out Counting Crows concert at Madison Square Garden, with thousands of other Counting Crows fans.Tarah is part of a:

Accepted Answer

Tarah is part of a mass because this term refers to a large group of people gathered together for a specific purpose, in this case, attending a concert, which does not require close personal interaction among the attendees.

Question 3

According to Neil Smelser, several conditions must be in place for _________________ to occur?

Accepted Answer

Neil Smelser's theory on collective behavior outlines the conditions necessary for such phenomena to occur, emphasizing how social structures and collective states of mind contribute to the emergence of collective actions.

Question 4

PETA People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) is an animal rights group that has over 2 million members across the country and spends millions of dollars on advertising print, broadcast and social media) in order to spread social awareness about their cause each year.Which theory attempts to explain PETA's success?

Accepted Answer

Resource mobilization theory explains PETA's success by focusing on the effective use of resources such as money, media, and membership to promote their cause and achieve their goals.

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a convergence cluster?

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Which of the following is the best definition of social change?

Accepted Answer

Social change refers to the transformation over time in the institutions, culture, and structure of society. This change can be driven by internal social dynamics, such as social movements, or by external factors like technological advancements or environmental changes, making option D the best definition.

Question 7

An airplane has crashed on a deserted island off the coast of Fiji.The survivors are forced to learn new behaviors in order to adapt to the situation and each other.This is an example of which theory?

Accepted Answer

The Emergent Norm Theory suggests that in situations where traditional norms are not applicable or are unclear, new norms emerge as individuals adapt to new circumstances. In the scenario of airplane crash survivors on a deserted island, they would need to develop new behaviors and norms to adapt to their environment and situation, fitting the concept of emergent norms.

Question 8

Which of the following is not a widely contributing factor in social change?

Accepted Answer

Disease is not typically considered a primary driver of social change compared to the other factors listed, which have more direct and sustained impacts on societal structures and functions.

Question 9

When social movements link their goals to the goals of other social movements and merge into a single group, this is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

Frame alignment process refers to the process by which social movements align their activities and ideologies with those of other movements to achieve a common goal, effectively merging or linking their efforts.

Question 10

The anti-drug campaign in the 1980's encouraged students to "just say no" to put an end to drug use and drug violence.Which type of framing did this campaign use?

Accepted Answer

The "just say no" campaign used motivational framing by encouraging individuals to take action against drug use and empowering them to refuse drugs.

Question 11

When news of Proposition 8 broke in California in 2008, hundreds of thousands of protestors came together using Twitter, Facebook, and the media to get their message of protest out.Which stage of Blumer and Tilly's social movement outline represents this?

Accepted Answer

The coalescence stage in Blumer and Tilly's social movement outline represents the phase where a social movement gains momentum, public visibility, and collective action, as seen in the mass protests and use of social media for organizing and spreading the message regarding Proposition 8.

Question 12

Chip believes that individuals in crowds behave rationally, and thinks crowds are engaging in purposeful behavior and collective action.What sociological perspective is Chip referring to?

Accepted Answer

The assembling perspective, proposed by sociologist Randall Collins, suggests that individuals in crowds make rational decisions and that crowd behavior is purposeful and based on collective action. This perspective views crowds not as irrational or purely emotional, but as gatherings of individuals who are engaging in rational behavior to achieve a common goal.

Question 13

Neil Smelser's theory of crowd behavior is referred to as ______ theory:

Accepted Answer

Neil Smelser's theory of crowd behavior is known as the "Value-added" theory. This theory suggests that certain conditions must be present for collective behavior, including crowd behavior, to occur.

Question 14

Assembling perspective falls under which sociological perspective?

Accepted Answer

The assembling perspective is associated with the interactionist sociological perspective, which focuses on the detailed ways in which individuals interact and construct their social realities through these interactions.

Question 15

The National Organization for Marriage is a group which travels across the country, condemning homosexuality and advocating against new laws allowing gay marriage.What type of movement are they participating in?

Accepted Answer

The National Organization for Marriage is participating in a resistance movement, as they are actively working against changes in societal norms and laws, specifically opposing the legalization and acceptance of gay marriage.

Question 16

Which of the following best defines a social movement?

Accepted Answer

Social movements are purposeful, organized groups aiming to work toward a common goal in the social realm, often seeking to enact, halt, or guide change in society.

Quiz 21: Social Movements and Social Change