Globalization and Social Movements

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What is the process of increasing interconnectedness and interdependence between countries and peoples?

  1. Globalization

  2. Internationalization

  3. Westernization

  4. Modernization


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Globalization is the process of increasing interconnectedness and interdependence between countries and peoples.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of globalization?

  1. Increased trade and investment

  2. Increased cultural exchange

  3. Increased environmental degradation

  4. Increased political isolation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Globalization is characterized by increased trade and investment, increased cultural exchange, and increased environmental degradation. It is not characterized by increased political isolation.

What is the term used to describe the resistance to globalization?

  1. Anti-globalization movement

  2. Global justice movement

  3. Alter-globalization movement

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The term used to describe the resistance to globalization is anti-globalization movement, global justice movement, and alter-globalization movement.

Which of the following is not a goal of the anti-globalization movement?

  1. To promote economic justice

  2. To protect the environment

  3. To promote cultural diversity

  4. To increase economic growth


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The goals of the anti-globalization movement include promoting economic justice, protecting the environment, and promoting cultural diversity. Increasing economic growth is not a goal of the anti-globalization movement.

What is the term used to describe the process of social change brought about by collective action?

  1. Social movement

  2. Political movement

  3. Economic movement

  4. Cultural movement


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The term used to describe the process of social change brought about by collective action is social movement.

Which of the following is not a type of social movement?

  1. Reform movement

  2. Revolutionary movement

  3. Reactionary movement

  4. Status quo movement


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social movements are typically classified as reform movements, revolutionary movements, or reactionary movements. There is no such thing as a status quo movement.

What is the term used to describe the process of social change brought about by the actions of individuals or small groups?

  1. Social movement

  2. Political movement

  3. Economic movement

  4. Cultural movement


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The term used to describe the process of social change brought about by the actions of individuals or small groups is social movement.

Which of the following is not a factor that contributes to the rise of social movements?

  1. Economic inequality

  2. Political oppression

  3. Cultural change

  4. Technological change


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Economic inequality, political oppression, and cultural change are all factors that can contribute to the rise of social movements. Technological change is not a factor that contributes to the rise of social movements.

What is the term used to describe the process of social change brought about by the actions of large groups of people?

  1. Social movement

  2. Political movement

  3. Economic movement

  4. Cultural movement


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The term used to describe the process of social change brought about by the actions of large groups of people is social movement.

Which of the following is not a type of social movement?

  1. Reform movement

  2. Revolutionary movement

  3. Reactionary movement

  4. Status quo movement


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social movements are typically classified as reform movements, revolutionary movements, or reactionary movements. There is no such thing as a status quo movement.

What is the term used to describe the process of social change brought about by the actions of individuals or small groups?

  1. Social movement

  2. Political movement

  3. Economic movement

  4. Cultural movement


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The term used to describe the process of social change brought about by the actions of individuals or small groups is social movement.

Which of the following is not a factor that contributes to the rise of social movements?

  1. Economic inequality

  2. Political oppression

  3. Cultural change

  4. Technological change


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Economic inequality, political oppression, and cultural change are all factors that can contribute to the rise of social movements. Technological change is not a factor that contributes to the rise of social movements.

What is the term used to describe the process of social change brought about by the actions of large groups of people?

  1. Social movement

  2. Political movement

  3. Economic movement

  4. Cultural movement


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The term used to describe the process of social change brought about by the actions of large groups of people is social movement.

Which of the following is not a type of social movement?

  1. Reform movement

  2. Revolutionary movement

  3. Reactionary movement

  4. Status quo movement


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social movements are typically classified as reform movements, revolutionary movements, or reactionary movements. There is no such thing as a status quo movement.

What is the term used to describe the process of social change brought about by the actions of individuals or small groups?

  1. Social movement

  2. Political movement

  3. Economic movement

  4. Cultural movement


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The term used to describe the process of social change brought about by the actions of individuals or small groups is social movement.

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