SOCY 1001: Introduction to Sociology Exam 3 Study Guide

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts from the SOCY 1001: Introduction to Sociology course, specifically focused on social movements and social change.

Social Change

Alteration of social structures and cultural norms over time.

Social Movement

A collective effort by a group to promote or resist social change.

Beneficiary Constituents

Individuals or groups who stand to gain from the success of a social movement.

Conscience Constituents

People who support a social movement for moral reasons, without direct benefit.

Civil Disobedience

Nonviolent resistance to laws or policies seen as unjust.

Collective Solidarity

Unity among individuals in a group working towards a common goal.

Co-optation

The process by which the goals of a social movement are absorbed into mainstream culture.

Frame Competition

The competition among social movements to create meaning around events and issues.

Framing

The way an issue is presented and understood in social movements.

Participatory Action Research

Research conducted with the aim of promoting social change through active involvement of the subjects.

Solastalgia

The feeling of distress caused by environmental changes that impact one’s home.

Soliphilia

The understanding and connection that one’s wellbeing is linked to the wellbeing of the planet and others.

Reformative Social Movements

Movements that seek partial change of the social system.

Revolutionary Social Movements

Movements that seek radical change and replacement of the system.

Redemptive Social Movements

Movements focused on personal transformation and change.

Alternative Social Movements

Movements that seek to change specific behaviors or lifestyles, rather than entire societal structures.