Explain the political opportunity theory

What will be an ideal response?


The following are suggested areas for students to address in their essays:

Explain why social protests occur

Explain what is meant by social protests that take place outside of mainstream political

institutions

Explain what is meant by social protests that take place inside mainstream social

institutions

Discuss some specific applications of political action theory

Discuss why political opportunity theory has grown in popularity among sociologists who

study social movements

Encourage students to include any personal experience with political activism

Sociology

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Fill in the blanks with correct word

Sociology

The idea of attachment styles was originally developed in work with:

A) young adults. B) adolescents. C) infants and young children. D) middle-aged adults.

Sociology

All types of families can be strong.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

Sociology

New social movement theory tries to explain the Women's Movement through the idea of organizing around a shared identity and the subsequent empowerment.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

Sociology