Abdulaziz's small community was shaken when a local unarmed teenager, wearing jeans and a red sweatshirt, was killed by police. A few days later, Abdulaziz participates in a demonstration while wearing jeans and a red sweatshirt. What type of social movement theory would best explain Abdulaziz's actions?
A. structural functional
B. conflict
C. symbolic interactionist
D. new social movement
Answer: C
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