Question 1

The authors of the textbook relate a story about an attempt to get New Brunswick high school students motivated to protest against a local pulp mill.What does the story illustrate a lack of?

Accepted Answer

The story illustrates a lack of collective action, as it focuses on the challenge of motivating a group of individuals to come together and protest against a local issue, highlighting difficulties in organizing and uniting people towards a common cause.

Question 2

Which of the following theories is breakdown theory a variant of?

Accepted Answer

Breakdown theory is a variant of conflict theory, which focuses on how society is divided into different groups with conflicting interests, and how power dynamics between these groups can lead to social change and instability. Breakdown theory specifically examines how breakdowns in social order occur when these conflicts escalate and become severe enough to disrupt the functioning of society as a whole.

Question 3

Which of the following theories is a variant of functionalism?

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Question 4

Until the 1970s,what did many sociologists believe about the people who led social movements?

Accepted Answer

Until the 1970s, many sociologists believed that people who led social movements were likely to be socially marginal, meaning that they were on the fringes of society and lacked many resources and opportunities.

Question 5

What do we call unified group action that is non-violent and that follows established patterns of behaviour in bureaucratic social structures?

Accepted Answer

The concept described in the question is routine collective action, which refers to collective action that follows established patterns of behavior in bureaucratic social structures. This type of collective action is non-violent and coordinated, and aims to achieve common goals within the constraints of the existing social system.

Question 6

What do we call sporadic,brief and sometimes violent group actions?

Accepted Answer

Sporadic, brief and sometimes violent group actions are often unplanned and unexpected, making them non-routine. Additionally, they are typically carried out by smaller groups rather than the general population (thus not general collective action), are not necessarily democratic (thus not democratic collective action), and may not necessarily be a result of social instability (thus not socially unstable action).

Question 7

Which theory assumes that collective action results from the disruption of traditional norms and patterns of behaviour?

Accepted Answer

Breakdown theory posits that collective action, such as social movements or riots, occurs when traditional norms and patterns of social behavior are disrupted, leading to social disorganization and the mobilization of people to restore social order or address grievances.

Question 8

Which of the following concepts does the study of riots and other non-routine social behaviour illustrate?

Accepted Answer

The study of riots and other non-routine social behavior falls under the concept of collective action, which refers to the pursuit of a common goal by a group of individuals. This can involve protests, demonstrations, riots, and other forms of non-routine behavior that emerge when individuals come together to challenge established norms or seek reform. Economic sociology and demography are not directly related to the study of collective action, while political institutionalization refers to the development of stable, formalized political systems, which may be related to collective action but does not address the specific behavior of rioting and protest.

Question 9

In Vancouver in 2011,downtown crowds rioted after the Vancouver Canucks lost the Stanley Cup to Boston Bruins.What kind of group action did the Vancouver crowds engage in?

Accepted Answer

The Vancouver crowds engaged in non-routine collective action by rioting after the Vancouver Canucks lost the Stanley Cup to Boston Bruins. This was a spontaneous and unplanned event, indicating non-routine collective action.

Question 10

A group of gay and lesbian activists and supporters stage a demonstration at the Alberta Legislature regarding equal rights for same-sex couples.Which theory argues that this particular group would be expected to demonstrate?

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Question 11

What are people are engaged in when they act together to create or resist social,political,or economic changes?

Accepted Answer

Collective action refers to the coordinated efforts of individuals acting together to create or resist social, political, or economic changes. It can take many forms, such as protests, strikes, boycotts, or other forms of organized resistance. Collective action is often driven by a shared sense of injustice or common interest, and can be an effective way of achieving social and political change.

Question 12

What type of action is an annual Peace Walk?

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Question 13

What was the 1907 Vancouver Riot an example of?

Accepted Answer

The 1907 Vancouver Riot was a non-routine collective action that erupted in response to anti-Asian sentiments and economic tensions in the city. It was not an example of anarcho syndicalism or revolutionary Marxism, nor was it an expression of democracy in action.

Question 14

What type of unified action is the Mothers Are Workers (MAW)a part of?

Accepted Answer

Mothers Are Workers (MAW) is a group of individuals who come together to advocate for their rights as mothers who also work. Their actions are routine collective actions, as they regularly organize protests, rallies, and campaigns to achieve their goals.

Question 15

Community Living members stage a demonstration to push for expanded inclusion into all areas of society.Which of the following would view this group as characteristic of movement leaders?

Accepted Answer

Resource mobilization theory emphasizes the importance of social movements in utilizing available resources, including human, financial, and social resources, to achieve their goals. The Community Living members, by staging a demonstration to push for expanded inclusion into all areas of society, are engaging in resource mobilization and can be seen as effective movement leaders. The other theories listed are not as applicable to this specific situation.

Question 16

The B.C.Teachers Federation threatened various job actions after a year's worth of negotiations did bring them any closer to a contract with the provincial government.What is the B.C.Teachers Federation engaged in?

Accepted Answer

The B.C.Teachers Federation is engaged in a protest organization because they are threatening job actions in order to try to get a contract with the provincial government.

Question 17

What is Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD)engaged in when it lobbies for tougher laws against drinking and driving?

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Question 18

According to the textbook,which of the following terms refers to the struggle engaged in by underprivileged groups to broaden rights?

Accepted Answer

Social movements refer to the collective efforts of underprivileged groups to bring about social and political change, often aimed at broadening rights and improving conditions for marginalized communities.

Question 19

What do we call long-term,often bureaucratically organized group attempts to create or resist social change?

Accepted Answer

A long-term, often bureaucratically organized group attempt to create or resist social change is called a social movement. An organizational change movement may refer to a specific attempt by an organization to change its structure or operations, but not necessarily related to social change. A social organization may refer to any group related to social interaction, not necessarily focused on social change. A social institution is a long-standing, established pattern of behavior in a society, such as marriage, education, or religion.

Question 20

The Faculty Association at a Canadian university bargains with their university administration for higher wages and increased pensions.What is the Faculty Association engaged in?

Accepted Answer

The Faculty Association is engaged in routine collective action, which involves negotiating with the administration for better wages and benefits as part of their regular union activities.

Quiz 21: Collective Behaviour and Social Movements