Question 1

On average,participants in social movements are:

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Participants in social movements are typically more socially engaged than nonparticipants. They often have strong connections to their community and are motivated by a sense of shared identity and common interests with others involved in the movement. While they may be less oriented toward conventional politics, this does not necessarily mean they are more isolated or alienated from society.

Question 2

According to relative deprivation theory,why do people join social movements?

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Relative deprivation theory posits that people join social movements as a rational response to perceived inequality or oppression. They feel that they are not receiving their fair share of resources, opportunities, or freedoms, and they seek to redress this through collective action. This theory suggests that social movements are not just about psychological or cultural factors, but also about economic, political, and social structures that generate grievances and demands for change. Thus, joining a social movement is not just a matter of personal preference or socializing, but a strategic choice based on the assessment of one's relative position in society.

Question 3

A social movement's long-term development often looks a lot like:

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Question 4

MoveOn.org was one of the first groups to successfully organize a large number of people around issues like partisan bickering and the power of corporate lobbies in Washington,in large part because it used innovative technology to locate,recruit,and organize supporters.This is exactly what ________ theory would predict.

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Resource mobilization theory emphasizes the importance of resources such as time, money, and organizational skills in the success of social movements. MoveOn.org's use of innovative technology to locate, recruit, and organize supporters aligns with this theory by demonstrating the effective mobilization of resources to achieve their goals.

Question 5

for many years there have been efforts to organize teaching assistants on college campuses and form a union.Often these efforts fail because of practical reasons: there are limited volunteers,leaders graduate and leave,and the organizers have limited money for supplies.What theory would be interested in these reasons?

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The theory of resource mobilization is concerned with how social movements are able to mobilize and effectively use resources, such as money, volunteers, and leadership, to achieve their goals. This theory emphasizes the practical considerations of social movements, such as the availability of resources, and how these considerations can affect the success or failure of the movement. In this case, the limited availability of volunteers, leadership, and money for supplies are all practical considerations that would be of interest to the theory of resource mobilization.

Question 6

According to Armand Mauss,what happens in the second stage of a social movement's development?

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In the second stage of a social movement's development, like-minded individuals begin to organize and form groups to further the movement's goals. This stage is marked by the formation of more formalized structures and strategies within the movement. It is characterized by increased organization and mobilization of resources, as well as the potential for greater impact and influence on institutions and society as a whole.

Question 7

Which of the following people would be most likely to join a social movement?

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The young woman described in option A has a history of involvement in political and social causes, making her more likely to join a social movement.

Question 8

When activists begin to amass the things they need to sustain their movement-including volunteers,money,and office space-they are engaging in:

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Resource mobilization is the process of gathering and organizing resources such as volunteers, money, and office space to sustain a social movement. This process is essential for the success and longevity of a movement. Bureaucratization refers to the formalization of procedures and hierarchical structures within an organization and is not necessarily specific to social movements. Individual behavior and coalescence are not terms that specifically refer to the gathering and organizing of resources for a social movement.

Question 9

In the 1990s,many isolated individuals began to see the growth of federal prison populations as a problem.Later they would form groups to protest the policies that imprisoned so many,but first they were part of:

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The statement describes individuals who are recognizing a problem and later forming groups to protest the policies. This aligns with the incipient stage of a social movement, where individuals begin to recognize a problem and mobilize towards addressing it. A fad or fashion suggests something that is short-lived and not necessarily tied to a larger social issue. Cultural lag refers to a delay in societal values or norms catching up with technological or societal changes. The bureaucratized stage refers to a stage where a social movement has gained significant institutionalization and may be losing its original radical goals. None of these descriptions fits the situation described in the statement.

Question 10

To what extent do the poorest members of American society participate in social movements?

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The poorest members of American society often lack the resources and time to participate in social movements due to their daily struggles with poverty, including issues such as food insecurity, lack of access to healthcare, and unstable housing situations. This can make it challenging for them to attend meetings, rallies, or other events related to social movements. Furthermore, they may feel that their voices are not heard and their interests are not represented in these movements. Thus, they are likely to participate in social movements less than any other class.

Question 11

Why is the "decline" phase of social movements interesting?

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The decline phase of social movements is interesting because it can either mean the end of the movement or a change in the movement's tactics and strategies. It is not always the case that the movement perishes after declining.

Question 12

The "bureaucratization" stage of a social movement:

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The "bureaucratization" stage of a social movement happens when the movement transitions from being an outsider/revolutionary force to becoming the official leaders of a government or institutional organization. This stage occurred for American colonists after the Revolutionary War, when they had to establish a new government to replace British colonial rule. Therefore, Choice C is correct. None of the other choices accurately describe the bureaucratization stage of a social movement.

Question 13

If you theorize that poor people join groups dedicated to keeping toxic waste dumps out of low-income communities because they want to enjoy the same standard of living and quality of life as the rest of society,then you are asserting:

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The theorizing that poor people join groups to keep toxic waste dumps out of low-income communities because they want to enjoy the same standard of living and quality of life as the rest of society is based on relative deprivation theory. This theory suggests that individuals or groups who feel that they are deprived of something relative to others around them may be motivated to take action to improve their situation. In this case, the poor people feel deprived of the same quality of life and living standards as the rest of society due to the presence of toxic waste dumps in their communities.

Question 14

People who believe that the government is not doing enough about climate change have gotten fed up and are starting to organize,which means they are starting to:

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The word "coalesce" means to come together and form a united whole. Therefore, the best choice is D, as people who believe that the government is not doing enough about climate change are starting to organize and come together to form a united front.

Question 15

When did African Americans gain the legal right to exercise their right to vote?

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Question 16

What is one reason the poor might participate less in social movements compared to college students with adequate financial support?

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The poor may have to work multiple jobs to make ends meet, leaving them with little time and energy to participate in social movements. This can be a major barrier to their involvement, unlike college students who may have more leisure time and financial support.

Question 17

According to Armand Mauss,what happens in the "incipient" stage of a social movement?

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According to Armand Mauss, in the incipient stage of a social movement, the public just begins to take notice of an issue and define it as a problem. It is in this stage that the movement is usually defined and named, and potential supporters begin to identify with the cause.

Question 18

Which historical event convinced American scholars that NOT all social movements can be explained in terms of the psychological needs of their members?

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Question 19

A major achievement of social movements geared toward increasing employment equality for minorities and women has been the widespread adoption of equal employment officers in many large organizations.When they got to this stage,the social movements could be said to have:

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The adoption of equal employment officers indicates that the social movements have become institutionalized within organizations, which is a characteristic of bureaucratization.

Question 20

Sociologists who focus on how practical constraints and opportunities can help or hinder a social movement are using:

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Resource mobilization theory emphasizes the importance of practical constraints and opportunities in the success or failure of social movements. It focuses on the mobilization of resources such as money, people, and organizational infrastructure to achieve collective action goals. Relative deprivation theory is more focused on the psychological and emotional experiences of individuals who feel deprived in comparison to others. Technological determinism is a broader theory that suggests technology drives social and cultural changes. Activist politics is a term that generally refers to the pursuit of political change through advocacy and direct action.

Quiz 16: Social Change