Which of the following is a valid criticism of new social movements theory?
A) Economic issues are still involved in most such movements.
B) Few middle- and upper-middle-class people join social movements.
C) Few social movements are international in scope.
D) Economic issues are rarely involved in any social movements.

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The criticism that economic issues are still involved in most social movements suggests that the theory may not account for the continued importance of economic factors in these movements. This challenges the idea that new social movements are primarily concerned with identity and cultural issues, and suggests that economic grievances and demands are often central to these movements. The other choices are not valid criticisms because they are either inaccurate (B and D) or irrelevant (C) to the theory of new social movements.

Which of the Following Is a Valid Criticism of New