Resistance and Opposition Networks Flashcards
What role did civil rights organizations, such as NAACP chapters, play in the 1960 sit-ins according to Andrews and Biggs?
A. They provided resources, leadership, and infrastructure for local mobilization.
B. They served as bystanders who observed the protests.
C. They discouraged the protests to avoid government repression.
D. They acted primarily as media outlets to document the protests.
A. They provided resources, leadership, and infrastructure for local mobilization
How did social networks contribute to the spread of the 1960 sit-ins?
A. They facilitated the dissemination of protest tactics and inspiration.
B. They acted as barriers to mobilization due to tight-knit communities.
C. They reduced the number of protests by isolating activists.
D. They replaced movement organizations as the primary mobilizers.
A. They facilitated the dissemination of protest tactics and inspiration.
Which factor amplified awareness and generated emotional resonance during the 1960 sit-ins?
A. Personal letters
B. Television dramas
C. News media coverage
D. Government press releases
C. News media coverage
What key mechanism did Andrews and Biggs identify as shaping the geographic spread of protests?
A. Random chance
B. Overlapping mechanisms of organizational presence, social networks, and media coverage
C. Solely the presence of large cities
D. Economic incentives for activists
B. Overlapping mechanisms of organizational presence, social networks, and media coverage
Under what conditions is repression less effective in deterring collective action according to Siegel (2011)?
A. In networks with strong ties and high connectivity
B. In networks with weak ties and low connectivity
C. In hierarchically structured networks
D. In networks without any leaders
A. In networks with strong ties and high connectivity
What type of repression is generally more effective in fragmented networks?
A. Indiscriminate repression
B. Psychological repression
C. Passive repression
D. Targeted repression
D. Targeted repression
How can indiscriminate repression backfire in highly connected networks?
A. It reduces solidarity among participants.
B. It increases anger and mobilization among the network members.
C. It eliminates the possibility of coordinated protests.
D. It isolates individuals and increases fear.
B. It increases anger and mobilization among the network members.
What does Siegel suggest about individuals’ thresholds for participation?
A. Thresholds are irrelevant to protest dynamics.
B. Lower thresholds are common in isolated networks.
C. Social connections influence thresholds, lowering them in connected networks.
D. High thresholds are more likely to sustain protests under repression.
C. Social connections influence thresholds, lowering them in connected networks.
What role did peripheral areas play during the Arab Spring according to Steinert-Threlkeld (2017)?
A. They were less involved in protests due to their isolation.
B. They followed urban centers in organizing protests.
C. They served as incubators for dissent and often initiated protests.
D. They were disconnected from the dynamics of mobilization.
C. They served as incubators for dissent and often initiated protests.
How did social media impact mobilization during the Arab Spring according to Steinert-Threlkeld (2017)?
A. It amplified state-controlled narratives.
B. It enabled real-time communication and coordination across regions.
C. It reduced the visibility of peripheral protests.
D. It had no measurable impact on the protests.
B. It enabled real-time communication and coordination across regions.
What type of grievances drove mobilization in peripheral regions according to Steinert-Threkeld (2017)?
A. Religious grievances
B. Historical conflicts
C. Environmental issues
D. Economic inequality and political exclusion
D. Economic inequality and political exclusion
Who acted as early adopters of protest behavior during the Arab Spring according to Steinert-Threlkeld?
A. Political elites in urban centers
B. Government officials
C. Individuals in peripheral areas
D. International organizations
C. Individuals in peripheral areas
What traditional view does Steinert-Threlkeld challenge in their study?
A. Protests are spontaneous and decentralized.
B. Protests are primarily initiated by urban elites or organized movements.
C. Protests are always driven by economic grievances.
D. Peripheral mobilization does not contribute to large-scale uprisings.
B. Protests are primarily initiated by urban elites or organized movements.
