Collective Behavior and Social Movements Review

Flashcards reviewing collective behavior and social movements.

What is the difference between deviance and collective action?

Deviance involves individual violations of norms, while collective action involves a group acting together to achieve a shared goal.

What is collective action?

Collective action is a group of people acting together in pursuit of a shared interest.

What is mass collective action?

Mass collective action is collective action involving a large number of people.

What is the relationship between groups violating social norms and collective action?

Collective action often involves groups violating social norms to draw attention to their cause and challenge existing power structures.

How is group affiliation related to individual identity?

Group affiliation can significantly shape individual identity, providing a sense of belonging, shared values, and purpose.

What are the two questions to ask when classifying social movements?

Who is participating and what resources are being used?

Why was the Resistance movement able to attract a high turnout for the Women’s March the day after Pres. Trump’s inauguration?

The Resistance movement was able to attract a high turnout for the Women’s March due to factors such as widespread opposition to Pres. Trump, a sense of urgency, and effective mobilization strategies.

What is frame alignment?

Frame alignment is the process by which social movements create a shared understanding of a problem and a proposed solution.

What is resource mobilization?

Resource mobilization is the process of acquiring and using resources to achieve the goals of a social movement.

What is the political process model?

The political process model examines how political opportunities and constraints affect the emergence and success of social movements.

What are emergent norms?

Emergent norms are norms that develop spontaneously in a crowd or group situation.

How is the #BlackLivesMatter (BLM) movement related to the civil rights movement?

The #BlackLivesMatter (BLM) movement is related to the civil rights movement because it seeks to address systemic racism and inequality faced by Black people.

What are some issues which prevent a movement from being successful?

Some issues which prevent a movement from being successful are internal divisions, lack of resources, and repression from authorities.

Why do some social movements fade away?

Social movements fade away due to factors such as achieving their goals, losing momentum, or facing strong opposition.

What does a mass protest organization do?

A mass protest organization coordinates large-scale demonstrations and mobilizes supporters to participate in collective action.

What is a grassroots organization?

A grassroots organization is a locally based group that works to address community issues and mobilize local residents.

What is “astroturfing?”

Astroturfing is the practice of creating a fake grassroots movement to promote a particular agenda.

How does social change happen?

Social change happens through various mechanisms, including social movements, policy changes, and cultural shifts.

What is the role of online activism in social movements?

Online activism plays a significant role in social movements by facilitating communication, mobilization, and information sharing.