A social movement needs a supportive environment to succeed. In the past, this has meant

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While having a majority of the mass public support and its activities being legal may be helpful, the most basic and essential requirement for a social movement's success is having some degree of public support and tolerance for its activities. Without this, a movement will face significant obstacles and likely fail to achieve its goals. The other options, such as political party support, can be helpful but are not as fundamental as having a supportive environment.

A Social Movement Needs a Supportive Environment to Succeed