According to resource mobilization theory, which of the following statements is true of a social movement??
A) ?It should try to preserve the status quo by blocking change or undoing change that has already occurred.
B) ?It takes more than feeling alienated or disadvantaged to sustain a social movement.
C) ?It should offer a sense of belonging to people who feel alienated and disconnected from others.
D) ?It should focus on bridging the gap between what people have and what they think they should have compared with others in a society.
E) ?It will succeed if it seeks limited change and does not threaten the present state of affairs of the society.
Answer: B) ?It takes more than feeling alienated or disadvantaged to sustain a social movement.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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a. only the investigator's attitude b. only the investigator's questions c. only the presence of the investigator d. the investigator's attitude, questions, or presence
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