Social Change and Resistance

Question 1

Collective Behavior

Answer 1

a type of social behavior that occurs in crowds or masses

Question 2

Emergent Norm Theory

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conventional norms are replaced by new norms that dictate collective behavior

Question 3

Value-Added Theory

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an analytic framework used to study the origins of collective actions

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Assembling Privilege

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individuals in crowds are rational thinkers who come together based on shared interests – those with privilege decides

Question 5

Social Movements

Answer 5

loosely organized effort by a large group of people to achieve a particular goal

Question 6

Local

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focusing on specific social or political issue with a particular geographic area like a town

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State

Answer 7

initiated, supported, or manipulated by a government or state to achieve its goals, interests, or policies

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National

Answer 8

political or social movements that advocate for a national or nationalist ideology

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Global

Answer 9

collective effort to bring about social change on a global scale

Question 10

NGOs

Answer 10

non governmental organizations

Question 11

Reform Movements

Answer 11

fix the injustices in society to move towards a community’s ideal society

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Revolutionary Movements

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dedicated to carrying out a revolution

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Religious/Redemptive Movements

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focuses on individual change or spiritual growth

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Alternative Movements

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focuses on limited social change

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Resistance Movements

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engage in non-violent or violent activities to resist an occupying power, oppressive government, or other forms of domination

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Social Change - Social Media

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social media has became the root of social change and ignition of social movement in modern society

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Resource Mobilization Theory

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emergence and success of social movements depends on the resources and ability to use them effectively

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Social Movement Industry

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collection of social movement organizations that are striving toward similar goals

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Framing/Frame Analysis

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research method used to examine how people understand and interpret situations, events, or interactions

Question 20

Political Process Theory

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process used by various social movements to promote agendas and change – political