When social movements reach the institutionalization (or bureaucratization) stage, the initial zeal and idealism of members may diminish as administrators take over management of the organization. Early grassroots supporters may become disillusioned and drop out
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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_____ is a technique for studying human interaction by deliberately disrupting social norms and observing how individuals attempt to restore normalcy.
A. Equilibrating B. Ethnomethodology C. Purposeful disruption D. Reconstructionism
An individual who tries to influence legislation in accord with the preferences of an interest group is called a _______________
A. radical B. troublemaker C. lobbyist D. politician
Much of the nonindustrialized world still practices parent-arranged marriages, but there is a global movement toward individual choice in mate selection.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Anna, a sociologist, is of the opinion that media constitute an independent institutional force in society with its own agenda. She is most likely to agree with the notion that the ________
a. media can choose not to broadcast any images rather than giving a one-sided portrayal
b. media are always exploited by politicians and terrorists in pursuit of their goals
c. media portrays true facts about an event and not those that are considered marketable
d. media can be thought of as contested territory that is battled over by various groups