Question 1

Conscience constituents are people who support a movement

Accepted Answer

A) from which they do not expect to benefit personally. 
B) because they feel some sense of guilt or responsibility for the situation. 
C) that they believe will help others like themselves. 
D) because they like being involved in movements. 
E) all of the above
F)a and b only 
A) from which they do not expect to benefit personally. 
B) because they feel some sense of guilt or responsibility for the situation. 
C) that they believe will help others like themselves. 
D) because they like being involved in movements. 
E) all of the above
F)a and b only A

Question 2

A master frame is

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A) the frame that is at the center of a movement. 
B) an overarching orientation that is easily adapted to help in framing many different issues. 
C) the most dominant claim in any given era. 
D) a claim that is so powerfully persuasive that countermovements almost always fail. 
E) c and d only 
A) the frame that is at the center of a movement. 
B) an overarching orientation that is easily adapted to help in framing many different issues. 
C) the most dominant claim in any given era. 
D) a claim that is so powerfully persuasive that countermovements almost always fail. 
E) c and d only B

Question 3

Some people would say that the events of September 11, 2001, created a political opportunity for many social movement organizations. Explain what a political opportunity is, name one group that benefited from this opportunity, and describe how the group benefited.

Accepted Answer

A political opportunity refers to a set of circumstances or events that create a favorable environment for social movement organizations to advance their goals and gain support for their cause. These opportunities can arise from political instability, public outrage, or changes in government policies.

One group that benefited from the political opportunity created by the events of September 11, 2001, is the anti-war movement. Following the 9/11 attacks, the United States government launched the War on Terror, which led to military interventions in Afghanistan and Iraq. This sparked widespread opposition to the wars and the government's foreign policy, providing an opportunity for anti-war organizations to mobilize and gain support for their cause.

The anti-war movement was able to benefit from this political opportunity by organizing protests, rallies, and advocacy campaigns to raise awareness about the human and financial costs of the wars. They also lobbied policymakers and engaged in public education efforts to build a broad-based coalition of supporters. As a result, the movement was able to influence public opinion, shape political discourse, and ultimately pressure the government to reconsider its foreign policy decisions.

In summary, the events of September 11, 2001, created a political opportunity for the anti-war movement to mobilize and gain support for their cause by capitalizing on public opposition to the War on Terror and advocating for a more peaceful and diplomatic approach to international relations.

Question 4

Most social movements

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A) focus on appealing to one large group, such as moderates or radicals. 
B) have both moderate and radical wings that appeal to different groups. 
C) experience frame disputes. 
D) attempt to frame issues in ways that decrease internal conflict. 
E) all of the above
F)b and c only 
A) focus on appealing to one large group, such as moderates or radicals. 
B) have both moderate and radical wings that appeal to different groups. 
C) experience frame disputes. 
D) attempt to frame issues in ways that decrease internal conflict. 
E) all of the above
F)b and c only

Question 5

The term cultural opportunities refers to a situation where

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A) the members of a specific group share a culture that makes them likely to become active in a movement. 
B) the culture of a given social movement organization is particularly energizing. 
C) there is something in the larger culture that causes people to become more aware of or sympathetic to a particular type of claim. 
D) a cultural shift creates more resources that can be allocated to social movement activities. 
A) the members of a specific group share a culture that makes them likely to become active in a movement. 
B) the culture of a given social movement organization is particularly energizing. 
C) there is something in the larger culture that causes people to become more aware of or sympathetic to a particular type of claim. 
D) a cultural shift creates more resources that can be allocated to social movement activities.

Question 6

Illustrated in your text is a basic principle of resource mobilization that describes the various strategies employed by different civil rights groups in the 1960s. Describe the principle demonstrated and how the civil rights groups exemplify it.

Accepted Answer

The basic principle of resource mobiliza

Question 7

It is argued in your text that people often resist social movements because

Accepted Answer

A) of inertia. 
B) of fear of the unknown. 
C) they benefit from the existing arrangement. 
D) movements take up too much time and energy. 
E) a and c only 
A) of inertia. 
B) of fear of the unknown. 
C) they benefit from the existing arrangement. 
D) movements take up too much time and energy. 
E) a and c only

Question 8

Frame amplification relies on __________ to draw supporters.

Accepted Answer

A) the power of widely held values or beliefs 
B) extensive media coverage 
C) celebrity endorsements 
D) word of mouth 
E) all of the above 
A) the power of widely held values or beliefs 
B) extensive media coverage 
C) celebrity endorsements 
D) word of mouth 
E) all of the above

Question 9

When social movement scholars discuss motivational frames, they are discussing what constructionists call

Accepted Answer

A) grounds. 
B) warrants. 
C) conclusions. 
D) positions. 
A) grounds. 
B) warrants. 
C) conclusions. 
D) positions.

Question 10

Frame bridging is when

Accepted Answer

A) claimsmakers seek common ground through which they can connect frames that are very different from one another. 
B) a new frame becomes more popular than an older, more established frame. 
C) a new frame is less popular because an older frame is seen as more reliable. 
D) a new frame gains acceptance by drawing supporters whose values already support that frame. 
A) claimsmakers seek common ground through which they can connect frames that are very different from one another. 
B) a new frame becomes more popular than an older, more established frame. 
C) a new frame is less popular because an older frame is seen as more reliable. 
D) a new frame gains acceptance by drawing supporters whose values already support that frame.

Question 11

Frame alignment is the way

Accepted Answer

A) claimsmakers must get others to adopt their frame in order to recruit members. 
B) different social movement organizations typically adopt one shared frame. 
C) claimsmakers typically mold their frame to match that of the dominant political party. 
D) the different elements of a frame are carefully constructed to match elements of other popular frames. 
E) none of the above 
A) claimsmakers must get others to adopt their frame in order to recruit members. 
B) different social movement organizations typically adopt one shared frame. 
C) claimsmakers typically mold their frame to match that of the dominant political party. 
D) the different elements of a frame are carefully constructed to match elements of other popular frames. 
E) none of the above

Question 12

Discuss why and how direct-mail techniques have become an important part of social movement organizations.

Accepted Answer

Direct-mail techniques have become an im

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of a countermovement?

Accepted Answer

A) students lobbying to ban sweatshop-produced garments from the school store 
B) anti-immigrationists lobbying to build a wall between the United States and Mexico 
C) members of a community lobbying to protect a law that bans lawn ornaments 
D) activists who would like to see abortion banned 
E) all of the above 
A) students lobbying to ban sweatshop-produced garments from the school store 
B) anti-immigrationists lobbying to build a wall between the United States and Mexico 
C) members of a community lobbying to protect a law that bans lawn ornaments 
D) activists who would like to see abortion banned 
E) all of the above

Question 14

Many modern social movements have shifted their goals from __________ to __________.

Accepted Answer

A) raising money; political lobbying 
B) political lobbying; mobilizing people to action 
C) mobilizing people to action; raising money 
D) careful framing of issues; mobilizing people to action 
A) raising money; political lobbying 
B) political lobbying; mobilizing people to action 
C) mobilizing people to action; raising money 
D) careful framing of issues; mobilizing people to action

Question 15

In your text, the discussion of women's and children's victimization illustrates that

Accepted Answer

A) some frames work better than others. 
B) successful movements typically have one common frame. 
C) movements often include many different frames. 
D) it is very difficult to develop an effective frame for certain issues. 
E) all of the above 
A) some frames work better than others. 
B) successful movements typically have one common frame. 
C) movements often include many different frames. 
D) it is very difficult to develop an effective frame for certain issues. 
E) all of the above

Question 16

The polity consists of

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A) the group of politicians with the most power. 
B) groups in a society with whose interests policymakers are typically concerned. 
C) claimsmakers who try to influence political parties. 
D) claimsmakers who try to predict the claims to which politicians are likely to respond. 
E) all of the above
F)c and d only 
A) the group of politicians with the most power. 
B) groups in a society with whose interests policymakers are typically concerned. 
C) claimsmakers who try to influence political parties. 
D) claimsmakers who try to predict the claims to which politicians are likely to respond. 
E) all of the above
F)c and d only

Question 17

The type of frame alignment that poses the greatest challenge for claimsmakers is

Accepted Answer

A) frame amplification. 
B) frame extension. 
C) frame transformation. 
D) frame bridging. 
A) frame amplification. 
B) frame extension. 
C) frame transformation. 
D) frame bridging.

Question 18

Moderates typically appeal to

Accepted Answer

A) the middle class. 
B) those with little invested in the current system. 
C) older people. 
D) all of the above 
E) a and c only 
A) the middle class. 
B) those with little invested in the current system. 
C) older people. 
D) all of the above 
E) a and c only

Question 19

Frames typically reflect

Accepted Answer

A) the way in which activists view the world. 
B) the claims that activists predict supporters are most likely to respond. 
C) the most accurate portrayal possible of actual events. 
D) a combination of a and b. 
A) the way in which activists view the world. 
B) the claims that activists predict supporters are most likely to respond. 
C) the most accurate portrayal possible of actual events. 
D) a combination of a and b.

Question 20

__________ often have the most direct access to policymakers.

Accepted Answer

A) Secondary claimsmakers 
B) Insider claimsmakers 
C) Outsider claimsmakers 
D) Social movements 
A) Secondary claimsmakers 
B) Insider claimsmakers 
C) Outsider claimsmakers 
D) Social movements

Conscience constituents are people who support a movement

A master frame is

Some people would say that the events of September 11, 2001, created a political opportunity for many social movement organizations. Explain what a political opportunity is, name one group that benefited from this opportunity, and describe how the group benefited.

Most social movements

The term cultural opportunities refers to a situation where

Illustrated in your text is a basic principle of resource mobilization that describes the various strategies employed by different civil rights groups in the 1960s. Describe the principle demonstrated and how the civil rights groups exemplify it.

It is argued in your text that people often resist social movements because

Frame amplification relies on __________ to draw supporters.

When social movement scholars discuss motivational frames, they are discussing what constructionists call

Frame bridging is when

Frame alignment is the way

Discuss why and how direct-mail techniques have become an important part of social movement organizations.

Which of the following is an example of a countermovement?

Many modern social movements have shifted their goals from to .

In your text, the discussion of women's and children's victimization illustrates that

The polity consists of

The type of frame alignment that poses the greatest challenge for claimsmakers is

Moderates typically appeal to

Frames typically reflect

__________ often have the most direct access to policymakers.

The Social Problems Process

Claims

Experts As Claimsmakers

The Media and Claims

Public Reaction

Policymaking

Social Problems Work

Policy Outcomes

Claims Across Space and Time

The Uses of the Constructionist Stance

Filters

Exam 3: Activists As Claimsmakers

Conscience constituents are people who support a movement

A master frame is

Some people would say that the events of September 11, 2001, created a political opportunity for many social movement organizations. Explain what a political opportunity is, name one group that benefited from this opportunity, and describe how the group benefited.

Most social movements

The term cultural opportunities refers to a situation where

Illustrated in your text is a basic principle of resource mobilization that describes the various strategies employed by different civil rights groups in the 1960s. Describe the principle demonstrated and how the civil rights groups exemplify it.

It is argued in your text that people often resist social movements because

Frame amplification relies on __________ to draw supporters.

When social movement scholars discuss motivational frames, they are discussing what constructionists call

Frame bridging is when

Frame alignment is the way

Discuss why and how direct-mail techniques have become an important part of social movement organizations.

Which of the following is an example of a countermovement?

Many modern social movements have shifted their goals from __________ to __________.

In your text, the discussion of women's and children's victimization illustrates that

The polity consists of

The type of frame alignment that poses the greatest challenge for claimsmakers is

Moderates typically appeal to

Frames typically reflect

__________ often have the most direct access to policymakers.

The Social Problems Process

Claims

Experts As Claimsmakers

The Media and Claims

Public Reaction

Policymaking

Social Problems Work

Policy Outcomes

Claims Across Space and Time

The Uses of the Constructionist Stance

Filters

Many modern social movements have shifted their goals from to .