Social movements aim to bring about change in society by influencing public policy and decision-making.

Social movements are typically decentralized and lack formal organizational structures.

Mobilization refers to the process of bringing together individuals and resources to support a social movement.

Negotiation is typically not a tactic used by social movements, as they often seek to challenge the status quo rather than compromise.

Institutionalization refers to the process by which social movements become recognized and accepted by established institutions.

Technological change is typically not a direct outcome of social movements, although they may indirectly influence technological developments.

Transformation refers to the process by which social movements change their goals, strategies, and tactics over time.

Government repression typically hinders the success of social movements rather than contributing to it.

Diffusion refers to the process by which ideas, practices, and strategies from one social movement spread to other movements.

Rapid success is typically not a challenge faced by social movements, as it is generally seen as a positive outcome.

Lobbying refers to the process by which social movements attempt to influence the decisions of policymakers and other powerful individuals.

Economic growth is typically not a direct consequence of social movements, although they may indirectly influence economic conditions.

Radicalization refers to the process by which social movements adopt more extreme goals and tactics.

Social movements typically aim to challenge the status quo and bring about change, rather than maintaining it.

Demobilization refers to the process by which social movements lose momentum and support, leading to their eventual decline.