Exam 21: Collective Behaviour and Social Movements

Involvement in a social movement is likely to require more of a sacrifice than most Twitter followers and Facebook friends are prepared to take on.

During the World Trade Organization (WTO)protests,the National Guard arrested peaceful protestors and shot C₂ gas into the crowds,and chased them on horseback.According to what the textbook says about social control,what would be the most likely outcome of these actions?

In Canada,all adults,regardless of gender,religion,ethnicity,ability,and sexual orientation,have the right to equality and full inclusion in society.What do we call this situation?

When the white workers at the XYZ plant went on strike,the XYZ plant management brought in Sikh workers to do their jobs and paid them less than the white workers.According to the textbook,what is a likely outcome of this management strategy?

In the1500s,the Huguenots fought for the right to have their religion recognized in France.What were they struggling for?

As the state came to encompass most aspects of social life,how did social movements change in Canada?

A group of citizens is concerned about a creosote plant that is being proposed within the limits of their city.The group asks local unions and the local chapter of the Council of Canadians if they can be allowed to speak at their next meetings to educate people about the issue.Which social movement theory discusses this type of strategy?

Community Living members stage a demonstration to push for expanded inclusion into all areas of society.Which of the following would view this group as characteristic of movement leaders?

Compare and contrast absolute and relative deprivation.

Joel is a student who is concerned about the lack of recycling initiatives on his college campus.Which of the following is he most likely to do?

The violation of norms (sometimes called strain)is an aspect of breakdown theory.

During the World Trade Organization (WO)protest in 1999,the government called in the National Guard,who arrested peaceful protestors and sprayed them with C₂ gas and rubber bullets.What are these actions an example of?

Which theory of social movement is based on symbolic interactionism?

According to the textbook,which of the following is most likely to occur if governments engage in video surveillance of protests?

According to the textbook,to what stage have newer social movements been able to carry the struggle for citizenship rights in Canada?

What are new social movements?

In Vancouver,during the 2011 Stanley Cup riot,otherwise ordinary citizens began vandalizing cars and buildings in downtown Vancouver.Which theory would argue that this behaviour could be expected?

According to the textbook,which of the following people is most likely to join a social movement?

Solidarity theory focuses on who is recruited to social movements.

According to the textbook,why were people predisposed to participate in the 1907 Vancouver Riot?