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What is the main criticism of resource mobilization theory by the political process model?
What is the main criticism of resource mobilization theory by the political process model?
- It neglects the role of formal organizations
- It is too focused on political opportunity structures
- It is too apolitical and presents a static model of collective action (correct)
- It is too focused on individual psychology
What is the primary focus of resource mobilization theorists?
What is the primary focus of resource mobilization theorists?
- The role of formal organizations in mobilizing resources (correct)
- The role of psychological factors in social movements
- The historical development of social movements
- The impact of social movements on individual behavior
What is the key concept in the political process model?
What is the key concept in the political process model?
- Collective behavior
- Political opportunity structure (correct)
- Rational choice theory
- Resource mobilization
What is the primary alternative to resource mobilization theory presented in the chapter?
What is the primary alternative to resource mobilization theory presented in the chapter?
What are the two case studies used to illustrate the concept of political opportunity structure?
What are the two case studies used to illustrate the concept of political opportunity structure?
What is the term used to describe the set of tactics used by social movements?
What is the term used to describe the set of tactics used by social movements?
What is the main critique of classical approaches to social movements by the political process model?
What is the main critique of classical approaches to social movements by the political process model?
What is the result of a social movement's incorporation into the formal political establishment?
What is the result of a social movement's incorporation into the formal political establishment?
What role did black churches play in the civil rights movement in America?
What role did black churches play in the civil rights movement in America?
What is the term used to describe periods of intense collective action?
What is the term used to describe periods of intense collective action?
What concept did the black movement provide to other movements in the same protest cycle?
What concept did the black movement provide to other movements in the same protest cycle?
What is the impact of the 'cultural turn' on resource mobilization theory?
What is the impact of the 'cultural turn' on resource mobilization theory?
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