Structural-strain theory claims that social movements:
A) have no single cause.
B) begin when there is widespread agreement that society has some serious problem.
C) often come together following some precipitating factor.
D) All of the above are correct.

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Structural-strain theory argues that social movements arise from a combination of factors, including the existence of significant social problems, a sense of shared grievances among a substantial number of individuals, and some triggering event that mobilizes the movement. As such, all three options (A, B, and C) are correct.

Structural-Strain Theory Claims That Social Movements