Question 1

Describe contagion theory, convergence theory, and emergent-norm theory. What are the points of similarity and difference between these three theories? Discuss the strengths of each theory, as well as the points that may be criticized.

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Question 2

How does deprivation theory differ from mass-society theory as an explanation of social movements?

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Question 3

What are the four stages in the life course of a social movement?

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Question 4

Provide a one-sentence statement of the emergent-norm theory of crowd behavior.

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Question 5

What is a "panic"? What is a "moral panic" (also called "mass hysteria")?

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Question 6

What is a crowd? How is it different from a social group? Describe the main characteristics of the five major forms of crowds: casual, conventional, expressive, acting, and protest crowds. Provide an example of each.

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Question 7

Provide a one-sentence statement of the convergence theory of crowd formation.

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Question 8

How do "new social movements" differ from older social movements?

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Question 9

Based on the discussion found in the final box in the chapter (

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Question 10

Sociologists have developed a number of theoretical explanations of social movements. Identify the six theoretical approaches noted in the text and provide an account of each. What do we learn from each? What criticism can be made of each? On the basis of this material, do you think we have developed an adequate understanding of social movements? Why or why not?

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Question 11

What is the difference between "rumor" and "gossip"?

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Question 12

What is a "disaster"? What are three types of disasters? Give an example of each.

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Question 13

What is claims making? Why is this process important to the success of a social movement?

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Question 14

What is public opinion? Do all people's opinions have the same importance? Why or why not?

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Question 15

How does collective behavior differ from the other social patterns of interest to sociologists? What are the difficulties in studying collective behavior? What do you see as the special benefits of doing so?

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Question 16

What is political-economy theory as an explanation of social movements?

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Question 17

What have sociologists learned about disasters? What are the three types of disasters? Provide an example of each. Explain why the social damage caused by a disaster may end up being more serious than property damage.

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Question 18

Define "fashion" and "fad" so that their differences are clear.

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Question 19

Name and define four types of social movements.

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Question 20

What is propaganda? Provide an example of propaganda.

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Quiz 23: Collective Behavior and Social Movements