According to resource mobilization theory, what do groups of people need in order to mobilize effectively? How can we apply this theory to the discussion of the civil rights movement in this chapter?
What will be an ideal response?
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By the late 1970s and 1980s, the identity formation theorists
a. contended that elites often try to legitimize inequalities by disseminating ideas about the advantages of the status quo. b. saw social movements simply as expressions of rage against democracy and modernization. c. viewed social movements as the result of a uniquely charismatic leader. d. noted that social change was becoming increasingly necessary as a precondition to social movements.
________ is the ability to get what one wants from someone else; this can be achieved by force or by getting someone to think and believe in accordance with your interests
a. Power b. Status c. Influence d. Coercion
Which is not a structural cause of homelessness?
a. lack of affordable housing. b. personal vulnerabilities of individuals. c. gentrification. d. low-wage jobs.
As in many relative social conditions, such as relative poverty, relatively deprived individuals feel more dissatisfied when comparing their situation to that of
a. cultural and political elites b. other family members c. an appropriate reference group d. people in different countries