Sociology
What does "new social movements" refer to?
A.
Movements focused solely on economic issues
B.
Movements that arise in response to post-industrial society's issues, such as environmentalism and human rights
C.
Traditional labor movements seeking better wages and conditions
D.
Movements that have been established for decades without change
Which theory emphasizes the importance of resources (money, labor, etc.) in the success of social movements?
A.
Relative Deprivation Theory
B.
Resource Mobilization Theory
C.
Emergent-Norm Theory
D.
Contagion Theory
What is "mass hysteria"?
A.
Collective behavior resulting from fear or panic that spreads rapidly among a group
B.
Organized protests against specific policies
C.
Individuals psychological disorders manifesting in public settings
D.
Spontaneous gathering without any underlying cause
Which factor can significantly affect the success or failure of a social movement?
A.
Media coverage
B.
Government response
C.
Public support
D.
All of these
What is "social innovation"?
A.
The introduction of new ideas and practices that improve society
B.
Changes in technology that disrupt existing social structures
C.
The preservation of traditional customs against outside influences
D.
The rejection of all cultural norms and values
Which type of collective behavior involve large group engaging in spontaneous acts without formal organization?
A.
Riots
B.
Social movements
C.
Crowds
D.
Fads
What role does ideology play in social movements?
A.
It has no impact on the effectiveness of movements
B.
It provides a framework for understanding grievance and goals
C.
It only serve as a tool for recruitment
D.
It is relevant to the strategies used by movements
Which term describes the phenomenon where individuals become more extreme in their views after discussing them with like-minded others?
A.
Groupthink
B.
Polarization
C.
Conformity
D.
Deindividuation
What is "socialization" in the context of social movements?
A.
The process through which individuals learn about their roles in society
B.
The way individuals are recruited into movements
C.
The influence of media on public perception
D.
The establishment of formal organization
Which sociologist is known for his work on the stages of social movements?
A.
Charles Tilly
B.
Herbert Blumer
C.
David Snow
D.
William Gamson
What does "resource mobilization" refer to in the context of social movements?
A.
The ability to gather and utilize resources effectively for movement goals
B.
The spontaneous organization of individuals during protests
C.
The process by which individuals become aware of their grievances
D.
The recruitment of new members through informal networks
Which type of social movement seeks to change specific policies or practices within the existing system?
A.
Reformative movement
B.
Revolutionary movement
C.
Redemptive movement
D.
Alternative movement
What is social movement?
A.
A temporary gathering of individuals with a shared interest
B.
A sustained effort by a group to promote or resist social change
C.
An informal group that meets for social purposes
D.
A spontaneous act of collective behavior
Which theory suggests that social movements arise when people feel deprived of something they believe they deserve?
A.
Resource Mobilization Theory
B.
Relative Deprivation Theory
C.
Social Movement Theory
D.
Structural-Functionalism
What does collective behavior refer to?
A.
Individuals actions that conform to societal norms
B.
Spontaneous actions taken by a group in response to an event or situation
C.
Organized movements aimed at enacting social change
D.
Behavior that is learned through socialization
Which of the following is NOT a factor that drives social change?
A.
Technological advancements
B.
Economic shifts
C.
Cultural diffusion
D.
Personal preferences
What is the definition of social change?
A.
The process through which individuals learn societal norms
B.
The transformation of cultural and social institutions over time
C.
The movement of people from one location to another
D.
The establishment of new laws and regulations
What is one effect of declining birth rates in developed countries?
A.
Increased workforce participation among older adults
B.
Economic growth due to a larger labor force
C.
Strain on social security system due to fewer workers supporting retirees
D.
Higher levels of immigration
In demographic studies, what does "dependency ratio" refer to?
A.
The ratio of working-age individuals to dependent (children and elderly)
B.
The number of immigrants compared to native-born citizens
C.
The ratio of birth rates to death rates in a populations
D.
The percentage of urban versus rural populations
What role does globalization play in demographic changes?
A.
It restricts migration between countries
B.
It facilitates increased migration due to economic opportunities and cultural exchanges
C.
It has no impact on population dynamics
D.
It leads to uniformity in population structures worldwide
Which demographic trends is characterized by an aging population with a low birth rate?
A.
Rapid population growth
B.
Declining populations
C.
Stable populations
D.
Youthful populations
Which term describe the movement of people into a country?
A.
Emigration
B.
Immigration
C.
Migration
D.
Urbanization
What is a population pyramid used for?
A.
To measure economic growth over time
B.
To represent the age and sex distribution of a population
C.
To analyze migration patterns within a country
D.
To illustrate social stratification
Which factors is NOT typically associated with high fertility rates?
A.
Limited access to education for women
B.
High levels of poverty
C.
Increased access to healthcare
D.
Cultural norms favoring large families
What does urbanization refer to?
A.
The movement of people from urban to rural areas
B.
The increase in the proportion of people living in urban areas
C.
The decline of cities due to economic factors
D.
The process of suburban development