Exam 13: Social Change: Collective Behaviour and Social Movements

News of an alligator living in the sewers of New York City holds an underlying message that people should not try to go down into the sewers unless authorized to do so. According to the text, what label might be given to this story?

According to the text, which of the following is NOT often included in a social movement's claim making?

Which of the following is an example of a reformative movement?

Relative to social movements, the contemporary Idle No More movement is noted as being a peaceful revolution and a form of resistance. Which of the following is NOT noted in the text as a significant concern of members of this movement?

According to the text, what characteristic differentiates an expressive crowd from a conventional crowd?

According to the text, what theory developed to emphasize the importance of cycles of contention and political opportunities?

Which of the following perspectives do sociologists Ralph Turner and Lewis Killian draw upon in their assertion that crowds develop their own definition of a situation and establish norms for behaviour that fit the occasion?

According to the text, which of the following is a major critique of the value-added theory?

Sometimes, acts of civil disobedience become violent, as in a confrontation between protestors and police officers. In this case, what would a sociologist say the protest crowd has become?

Which social theory could explain why a crowd outside a government building became violent following a speech by an infamous politician?

The mission of Canada Without Poverty (CWP) is to eradicate poverty by promoting income security and social security for all Canadians; however, unless this organization can mobilize resources through media awareness and recruiting activists among the poor, nothing will happen. What term best identifies what CWP has to do to be successful?

Bill plays for a hockey team that is playing against their main rivals for the league trophy. The referee makes a penalty call against his team. Spectators and players on the bench complain. Players leave both benches. Spectators walk around and start to heckle the referee. Fights break out between the opposing team members and among spectators in the stands. Which of the following describes this example?

Which theorist was responsible for the development of contagion theory?

Which of the following theories focuses on the shared emotions and prior dispositions that many people bring to crowd behaviour?

Homeless people are a constituency largely without a voice. However, until an organization such as Canada Without Poverty can coherently organize this constituency to become an effective source for change, the poor will remain poor. Which theoretical perspective would endorse this statement?

A long-lasting popular social pattern is called a "fashion."

An expressive crowd is a gathering of people who share a common interest and are gathered at the same event with an explicit participatory purpose such as people attending a funeral.

According to the text, what was the name of the earliest theory used to explain the "collective mind" when people lose their individuality in crowds?

Describe the process that occurs as a rumour circulates. Be sure to define what a rumour is to begin your answer and use examples to explain your points.

Define and discuss the concept of framing as it applies to social movements. Give an example to illustrate your understanding of this concept.