Before a social movement develops,people must become aware of a significant problem and have the opportunity to engage in collective action.This illustrates what sociologist Neal Smelser referred to as which of the following?

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Neal Smelser's concept of structural conduciveness refers to the social conditions that make a social movement possible, including the presence of a significant problem and the availability of opportunities for collective action. The other options - structural strain, spread of generalized belief, and precipitating factors - are also components of Smelser's theory but do not directly address the initial conditions necessary for a social movement to form.

Before a Social Movement Develops,people Must Become Aware of a Significant