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What are social movements characterized as?
What are social movements characterized as?
- International organizations that enforce state laws
- NGOs that only operate within a single country
- Movements of people that are spontaneous or emerge through enormous grassroots organization (correct)
- Formal institutions within states
Which of the following is an example of a transnational social movement?
Which of the following is an example of a transnational social movement?
- Human Rights Movement (correct)
- Government-Led Reform
- State-Sanctioned Protests
- Nationalist Movement
What is a consequence of social movements being transnational?
What is a consequence of social movements being transnational?
- States have more control over them
- They are limited to a single country
- States have less control over them (correct)
- They only occur through international organizations
Which international organization plays a significant role in shaping global discourse around social movements?
Which international organization plays a significant role in shaping global discourse around social movements?
Which NGO is an example of an organization that plays a significant role in social movements?
Which NGO is an example of an organization that plays a significant role in social movements?
Study Notes
Characteristics of Social Movements
- Social movements are movements of people that can be either spontaneous or emerge through enormous grassroots organization.
- They are transnational, meaning they occur across countries and borders.
Examples of Social Movements
- Human Rights Movement
- International Consensus
- Environmental Movement
- Consensus on Women’s Right
- Rights of Personal Autonomy
Role of International Actors
International Organizations
- United Nations
- International Criminal Court in Hague
Non-Governmental Organizations
- Doctors Without Borders
- Amnesty International
Global Media
- Plays an increased role in social movements
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Explore the characteristics of social movements, including their spontaneous and organized nature, transnational scope, and examples such as human rights and environmental movements. Learn about the role of international actors and organizations like the United Nations.
