12 Questions
What is the main criticism of resource mobilization theory by the political process model?
It is too apolitical and presents a static model of collective action
What is the primary focus of resource mobilization theorists?
The role of formal organizations in mobilizing resources
What is the key concept in the political process model?
Political opportunity structure
What is the primary alternative to resource mobilization theory presented in the chapter?
The political process model
What are the two case studies used to illustrate the concept of political opportunity structure?
New Zealand’s anti-nuclear weapons movement and US anti-corporate activism
What is the term used to describe the set of tactics used by social movements?
Repertoires of contention
What is the main critique of classical approaches to social movements by the political process model?
They present social movements as psychological phenomena
What is the result of a social movement's incorporation into the formal political establishment?
Compromised movement goals
What role did black churches play in the civil rights movement in America?
Supplying organizational networks and resources
What is the term used to describe periods of intense collective action?
Cycles of protest
What concept did the black movement provide to other movements in the same protest cycle?
A master frame around equal rights
What is the impact of the 'cultural turn' on resource mobilization theory?
It resulted in an emphasis on framing processes
This quiz covers the emergence of resource mobilization theory as a critique of collective behavior theory and rational choice theory, and how it views social movements as rational collective actors. It focuses on the role of formal organizations in mobilizing resources. Test your understanding of social movement theories and their applications.
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