A central approach to studying social movements is resource mobilization theory. Which of the following best explains this theory?
A. focuses on social discount and strain among members of society
B. emphasizes social movement member's ability to generate resources such as money, membership, and political support
C. demonstrates how everyone benefits from social movement's activism, even people who do not actively participate
D. concentrates on what motivates people to become members of a social movement
Answer: B
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