A group of 10 wealthy landowners in Texas has organized in protest of a lawn-watering ban.The group has contacted local authorities,who are somewhat divided on the issue,to get the ban overturned.Many officials at area institutions and organizations have listened to their grievances and seem ready to go along with the protest and overturn the ban.In what ways is this scenario at odds with the typical sociological definition of a social movement?

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The scenario is at odds with the typical sociological definition of a social movement because social movements typically involve ordinary people and last longer than a single protest. This scenario involves a small group of wealthy landowners, and it is unclear whether they have the support of the broader community. Additionally, protests that are led by wealthy elites are more likely to be dismissed as self-serving rather than indicative of broader societal issues.

A Group of 10 Wealthy Landowners in Texas Has Organized