Questions and Answers
What type of group is Tarah part of at the Counting Crows concert?
Which type of framing did the anti-drug campaign in the 1980's use?
Which theory attempts to explain PETA's success?
What theory is illustrated by survivors learning new behaviors after an airplane crash?
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What type of movement is the National Organization for Marriage participating in?
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When social movements link their goals to others, this is referred to as what?
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What is a group of friends traveling together to a city an example of?
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According to Neil Smelser, several conditions must be in place for ___________ to occur.
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Neil Smelser's theory of crowd behavior is referred to as what?
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The change in society created through social movements as well as external factors is known as what?
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Assembling perspective falls under which sociological perspective?
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The Human Rights Campaign is a type of what group?
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Which stage of Blumer and Tilly's social movement outline is represented by protestors coming together online?
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Which of the following is not a widely contributing factor in social change?
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What sociological perspective does Chip refer to when he believes individuals behave rationally in crowds?
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What is a purposeful organized group hoping to work toward a common social goal called?
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What are people who come together for a regularly scheduled event called?
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What are crowds of people focused on a specific action or goal called?
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What do you call people who share close proximity without really interacting?
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What term describes crowds that share opportunities to express emotions?
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Study Notes
Mass
- A large group of individuals participating in an event, exemplified by attendees at a sold-out concert.
Motivational Framing
- Campaigns like the 1980s anti-drug initiative used motivational framing to encourage specific behaviors, such as saying "no" to drugs.
Resource Mobilization Theory
- This theory explains the success of organizations like PETA, which uses extensive resources for advertising to raise awareness and support for animal rights.
Emergent Norm Theory
- Describes situations, such as survivors adapting behavior after a crisis, where new social norms develop based on the circumstances.
Resistance Movement
- The National Organization for Marriage exemplifies a resistance movement that opposes changes related to LGBTQ+ rights, particularly gay marriage.
Frame Alignment Process
- Occurs when social movements connect their objectives with those of other movements, forming a unified collective.
Convergence Cluster
- Refers to a gathering of individuals, like friends traveling together, where shared experiences draw people to a common location.
Collective Behavior
- Neil Smelser identified conditions necessary for collective behavior to manifest, involving group dynamics and social context.
Value-Added Theory
- Neil Smelser's framework for crowd behavior highlights how various factors contribute to the conditions for crowd events.
Social Change
- Alterations in societal structures driven by movements, environmental factors, or innovations in technology.
Interactionist Perspective
- Assembling perspective is aligned with the interactionist view, focusing on individual behaviors and interactions within groups.
Reform Group
- The Human Rights Campaign operates as a reform group advocating for the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals in society.
Coalescence Stage
- Illustrates a phase of social movements where individuals unite through digital platforms, exemplified by protestors responding to Proposition 8 in California.
Factors in Social Change
- Disease is noted as an atypical factor influencing social change compared to other societal shifts like technology and social movements.
Assembling Perspective
- Highlights the idea that individuals within crowds demonstrate rational behavior in pursuit of collective goals and actions.
Social Movement
- Defined as an organized group dedicated to achieving specific social objectives through collective action.
Conventional Crowd
- Comprised of people gathering for routine events, demonstrating organized attendance.
Acting Crowd
- A collection of individuals with a focused intention, working towards a specific outcome or action.
Casual Crowd
- Individuals who convene in proximity but do not engage meaningfully with one another.
Expressive Crowd
- Characterized by collective emotional expression, allowing individuals to share feelings and experiences openly.
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Test your knowledge on the various theories and frameworks that explain social movements. This quiz covers topics such as mass mobilization, resource mobilization theory, and emergent norm theory, with real-life examples to illustrate each concept. Challenge yourself to understand how these theories apply to contemporary issues.
