Questions and Answers
What are social movements characterized as?
Which of the following is an example of a transnational social movement?
What is a consequence of social movements being transnational?
Which international organization plays a significant role in shaping global discourse around social movements?
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Which NGO is an example of an organization that plays a significant role in social movements?
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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.
