The Geography of Social Movements

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What is the term used to describe the spatial distribution of social movements?

  1. Social movement geography

  2. Political geography

  3. Economic geography

  4. Cultural geography


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Social movement geography is the study of the spatial distribution of social movements, including their origins, diffusion, and impacts.

Which of the following factors is NOT considered to be a key driver of social movements?

  1. Economic inequality

  2. Political oppression

  3. Environmental degradation

  4. Cultural homogeneity


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cultural homogeneity is not typically considered to be a key driver of social movements, as it can actually hinder the formation of collective action.

What is the term used to describe the process by which social movements spread from one place to another?

  1. Diffusion

  2. Contagion

  3. Imitation

  4. Spread


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Diffusion is the process by which social movements spread from one place to another, typically through the media, social networks, or personal contact.

Which of the following is an example of a global social movement?

  1. The Black Lives Matter movement

  2. The Me Too movement

  3. The Climate Justice movement

  4. The Occupy Wall Street movement


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Climate Justice movement is a global social movement that seeks to address the social and environmental impacts of climate change.

What is the term used to describe the process by which social movements decline or come to an end?

  1. Demobilization

  2. Dissolution

  3. Decline

  4. Termination


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Demobilization is the process by which social movements decline or come to an end, typically due to a lack of resources, support, or leadership.

Which of the following is an example of a successful social movement?

  1. The Civil Rights movement

  2. The Women's Suffrage movement

  3. The Anti-Apartheid movement

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above social movements are examples of successful social movements, as they achieved their goals and had a lasting impact on society.

What is the term used to describe the study of the relationship between social movements and the environment?

  1. Environmental sociology

  2. Political ecology

  3. Social movement ecology

  4. Environmental justice


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Social movement ecology is the study of the relationship between social movements and the environment, including how social movements can be used to address environmental problems.

Which of the following is an example of a social movement that has used technology to its advantage?

  1. The Black Lives Matter movement

  2. The Me Too movement

  3. The Climate Justice movement

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above social movements have used technology to their advantage, such as social media, online organizing, and crowdfunding.

What is the term used to describe the process by which social movements are influenced by the media?

  1. Media framing

  2. Media bias

  3. Media manipulation

  4. Media censorship


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Media framing is the process by which the media influences the way that social movements are perceived by the public.

Which of the following is an example of a social movement that has been influenced by the media?

  1. The Civil Rights movement

  2. The Women's Suffrage movement

  3. The Anti-Apartheid movement

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above social movements have been influenced by the media, which has played a role in shaping public opinion and support for these movements.

What is the term used to describe the study of the relationship between social movements and the state?

  1. Political sociology

  2. State theory

  3. Social movement theory

  4. Political geography


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Social movement theory is the study of the relationship between social movements and the state, including how social movements can influence state policy and how the state can suppress or co-opt social movements.

Which of the following is an example of a social movement that has been influenced by the state?

  1. The Civil Rights movement

  2. The Women's Suffrage movement

  3. The Anti-Apartheid movement

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above social movements have been influenced by the state, which has played a role in shaping the goals and strategies of these movements.

What is the term used to describe the study of the relationship between social movements and social change?

  1. Social change theory

  2. Social movement theory

  3. Political sociology

  4. State theory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Social change theory is the study of the relationship between social movements and social change, including how social movements can bring about social change and how social change can impact social movements.

Which of the following is an example of a social movement that has brought about social change?

  1. The Civil Rights movement

  2. The Women's Suffrage movement

  3. The Anti-Apartheid movement

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above social movements have brought about social change, such as the end of segregation, the right to vote for women, and the end of apartheid.

What is the term used to describe the study of the relationship between social movements and globalization?

  1. Globalization theory

  2. Social movement theory

  3. Political sociology

  4. State theory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Globalization theory is the study of the relationship between social movements and globalization, including how social movements can be used to address the challenges and opportunities of globalization.

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