Explain the problem of the institutionalization of charisma
What will be an ideal response?
The more successful a social movement, the more institutionalized and incorporated in the social structure, the more difficult it is to retain the zeal and motivation of its founders. The charisma of the leader that motivated dedicated action on the part of movement members often dies with him.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Delinquency exists among all social classes, but lower-class youths are more likely to be officially processed
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following statements best defines a riot?
A. It is a collective flight, often irrational, from a real or perceived danger. B. It is a fashion that spreads rapidly and enthusiastically but lasts only a short time. C. It is a loose collection of people who have little in common except for participating in a common event. D. It is a widespread opinion of people on a particular issue. E. It is a violent crowd that directs its hostility at a wide and shifting range of targets.
Generalizations come from
a. the intuitive sense of the social scientist. b. categories that social scientist invent. c. an understanding of a specific social situation. d. a mixture of observations and learning from others.