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Political Opportunities and Social Movements

Description: Political Opportunities and Social Movements Quiz
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What is the concept of political opportunities related to?

  1. The availability of resources for social movements

  2. The level of repression faced by social movements

  3. The degree of institutionalization of the political system

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Political opportunities encompass the availability of resources, the level of repression, and the degree of institutionalization of the political system, which influence the ability of social movements to mobilize and achieve their goals.

Which scholar is associated with the concept of political opportunities?

  1. Charles Tilly

  2. Sidney Tarrow

  3. Doug McAdam

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Charles Tilly, Sidney Tarrow, and Doug McAdam are prominent scholars who have contributed to the development of the concept of political opportunities and its application in the study of social movements.

What is the relationship between political opportunities and social movements?

  1. Political opportunities facilitate the emergence and success of social movements

  2. Social movements create political opportunities for themselves

  3. Political opportunities and social movements are independent of each other

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Political opportunities provide favorable conditions for social movements to mobilize, organize, and achieve their goals.

Which of the following is an example of a political opportunity?

  1. A change in government policy

  2. A crisis or disaster

  3. A shift in public opinion

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Political opportunities can arise from changes in government policy, crises or disasters, shifts in public opinion, and other factors that create favorable conditions for social movements.

How do political opportunities affect social movements?

  1. They increase the likelihood of movement mobilization

  2. They enhance the movement's ability to frame its demands

  3. They facilitate the movement's access to resources

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Political opportunities can increase the likelihood of movement mobilization, enhance the movement's ability to frame its demands, and facilitate the movement's access to resources.

What is the concept of institutionalization related to?

  1. The degree of formalization and routinization of social movements

  2. The level of integration of social movements into the political system

  3. The extent to which social movements become bureaucratized

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Institutionalization refers to the process by which social movements become more formal, routinized, integrated into the political system, and bureaucratized.

Which scholar is associated with the concept of institutionalization?

  1. John McCarthy

  2. Mayer Zald

  3. Kurt Lewin

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

John McCarthy, Mayer Zald, and Kurt Lewin are prominent scholars who have contributed to the development of the concept of institutionalization and its application in the study of social movements.

What is the relationship between institutionalization and social movements?

  1. Institutionalization can facilitate the success of social movements

  2. Institutionalization can lead to the decline of social movements

  3. Institutionalization can both facilitate and hinder social movements

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Institutionalization can provide resources and legitimacy to social movements, but it can also lead to bureaucratization and cooptation, which can hinder the movement's ability to achieve its goals.

Which of the following is an example of institutionalization?

  1. The formation of a social movement organization

  2. The development of a formal set of rules and procedures

  3. The establishment of regular meetings and events

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Institutionalization can be manifested in the formation of social movement organizations, the development of formal rules and procedures, the establishment of regular meetings and events, and other forms of formalization and routinization.

How does institutionalization affect social movements?

  1. It can increase the movement's legitimacy and access to resources

  2. It can lead to bureaucratization and cooptation

  3. It can facilitate the movement's ability to achieve its goals

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Institutionalization can increase the movement's legitimacy and access to resources, lead to bureaucratization and cooptation, and facilitate the movement's ability to achieve its goals, depending on the specific context and circumstances.

What is the concept of framing related to?

  1. The way social movements present their claims and demands

  2. The process of constructing meaning and interpreting events

  3. The development of a shared understanding of the movement's goals

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Framing refers to the way social movements present their claims and demands, the process of constructing meaning and interpreting events, and the development of a shared understanding of the movement's goals.

Which scholar is associated with the concept of framing?

  1. Erving Goffman

  2. Robert Entman

  3. David Snow

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Erving Goffman, Robert Entman, and David Snow are prominent scholars who have contributed to the development of the concept of framing and its application in the study of social movements.

What is the relationship between framing and social movements?

  1. Framing can help social movements mobilize support

  2. Framing can influence public opinion and policy decisions

  3. Framing can facilitate the formation of alliances and coalitions

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Framing can help social movements mobilize support, influence public opinion and policy decisions, and facilitate the formation of alliances and coalitions.

Which of the following is an example of framing?

  1. A social movement using metaphors and symbols to convey its message

  2. A movement leader using rhetoric to appeal to specific audiences

  3. A movement organization developing a mission statement and set of goals

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Framing can involve the use of metaphors and symbols, rhetoric, mission statements, and other forms of communication to convey the movement's message and shape public opinion.

How does framing affect social movements?

  1. It can increase the movement's visibility and appeal

  2. It can help the movement gain legitimacy and support

  3. It can facilitate the movement's ability to achieve its goals

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Framing can increase the movement's visibility and appeal, help the movement gain legitimacy and support, and facilitate the movement's ability to achieve its goals.

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