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What is a characteristic of social movements?
What is a characteristic of social movements?
- They are only led by government organizations
- They are often spontaneous or emerge through grassroots organization (correct)
- They are only focused on local issues
- They are limited to one country
Which of the following is an example of a social movement?
Which of the following is an example of a social movement?
- Human Rights Movement (correct)
- Doctors Without Borders
- International Criminal Court
- The United Nations
What is a consequence of social movements being transnational?
What is a consequence of social movements being transnational?
- They are only led by government organizations
- They are only focused on local issues
- States have less control over them (correct)
- States have more control over them
What is the role of international organizations in social movements?
What is the role of international organizations in social movements?
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What is a factor that contributes to the growth of social movements?
What is a factor that contributes to the growth of social movements?
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Study Notes
Social Movements
- Social movements are spontaneous or grassroots organizations of people that transcend national borders, making them transnational.
- This transnational nature of social movements limits the control states have over them.
Examples of Social Movements
- Human Rights Movement
- Environmental Movement
- Consensus on Women’s Right
- Rights of Personal Autonomy
- International Consensus
International Organizations and Their Roles
- United Nations plays an important role in addressing social movements.
- International Criminal Court in Hague contributes to promoting justice and human rights.
- Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) like Doctors Without Borders and Amnesty International advocate for human rights and provide humanitarian aid.
- Global media plays a significant role in raising awareness and shaping public opinion on social movements.
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This quiz explores social movements that transcend national borders, Examining human rights, international consensus, environmental, and autonomy movements. Learn how these movements interact with states and international organizations.
