Stages of Social Movements

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Which stage of a social movement is characterized by the emergence of a charismatic leader?

  1. Incipient stage

  2. Coalescence stage

  3. Institutionalization stage

  4. Decline stage


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The coalescence stage is characterized by the emergence of a charismatic leader who articulates the grievances of the movement and mobilizes support.

What is the final stage of a social movement?

  1. Incipient stage

  2. Coalescence stage

  3. Institutionalization stage

  4. Decline stage


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The decline stage is the final stage of a social movement, characterized by a loss of momentum and support.

Which stage of a social movement is characterized by the formation of formal organizations?

  1. Incipient stage

  2. Coalescence stage

  3. Institutionalization stage

  4. Decline stage


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The institutionalization stage is characterized by the formation of formal organizations that carry on the work of the movement.

What is the stage of a social movement when it first emerges?

  1. Incipient stage

  2. Coalescence stage

  3. Institutionalization stage

  4. Decline stage


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The incipient stage is the first stage of a social movement, characterized by the emergence of grievances and the formation of a small group of activists.

Which stage of a social movement is characterized by mass mobilization and public demonstrations?

  1. Incipient stage

  2. Coalescence stage

  3. Institutionalization stage

  4. Decline stage


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The coalescence stage is characterized by mass mobilization and public demonstrations as the movement gains momentum and support.

What is the stage of a social movement when it achieves its goals or is defeated?

  1. Incipient stage

  2. Coalescence stage

  3. Institutionalization stage

  4. Decline stage


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The decline stage is the final stage of a social movement, characterized by a loss of momentum and support, and the movement either achieves its goals or is defeated.

Which stage of a social movement is characterized by the formation of a shared ideology and set of goals?

  1. Incipient stage

  2. Coalescence stage

  3. Institutionalization stage

  4. Decline stage


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The coalescence stage is characterized by the formation of a shared ideology and set of goals as the movement gains momentum and support.

What is the stage of a social movement when it begins to lose momentum and support?

  1. Incipient stage

  2. Coalescence stage

  3. Institutionalization stage

  4. Decline stage


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The decline stage is the final stage of a social movement, characterized by a loss of momentum and support.

Which stage of a social movement is characterized by the emergence of a counter-movement?

  1. Incipient stage

  2. Coalescence stage

  3. Institutionalization stage

  4. Decline stage


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The decline stage is characterized by the emergence of a counter-movement that opposes the goals of the original movement.

What is the stage of a social movement when it is most likely to achieve its goals?

  1. Incipient stage

  2. Coalescence stage

  3. Institutionalization stage

  4. Decline stage


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The coalescence stage is when a social movement is most likely to achieve its goals, as it has gained momentum and support and has a clear set of goals and strategies.

Which stage of a social movement is characterized by the use of violence and other illegal tactics?

  1. Incipient stage

  2. Coalescence stage

  3. Institutionalization stage

  4. Decline stage


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The coalescence stage is characterized by the use of violence and other illegal tactics as the movement gains momentum and support.

What is the stage of a social movement when it is most likely to experience internal conflict and factionalism?

  1. Incipient stage

  2. Coalescence stage

  3. Institutionalization stage

  4. Decline stage


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The coalescence stage is when a social movement is most likely to experience internal conflict and factionalism, as different groups within the movement compete for power and influence.

Which stage of a social movement is characterized by the formation of a formal organization to carry out the movement's goals?

  1. Incipient stage

  2. Coalescence stage

  3. Institutionalization stage

  4. Decline stage


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The institutionalization stage is characterized by the formation of a formal organization to carry out the movement's goals.

What is the stage of a social movement when it becomes part of the political system and its goals are incorporated into public policy?

  1. Incipient stage

  2. Coalescence stage

  3. Institutionalization stage

  4. Decline stage


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The institutionalization stage is when a social movement becomes part of the political system and its goals are incorporated into public policy.

Which stage of a social movement is characterized by the emergence of a new social order?

  1. Incipient stage

  2. Coalescence stage

  3. Institutionalization stage

  4. Decline stage


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The institutionalization stage is characterized by the emergence of a new social order as the movement's goals are achieved and incorporated into society.

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