Sometimes the motivations for large protests organized by college activists are criticized.Highly organized and attended protests in Washington,D.C.,are seen as "spring break" for activists who take part more for an escape and to belong to something than for anything else.What theory would support this critique?

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Mass society theory posits that individuals in modern society are detached from traditional social ties and become easily swayed by mass media and peer pressure, leading to participation in large protests more for a sense of belonging rather than a genuine belief in the cause.

Sometimes the Motivations for Large Protests Organized by College Activists