Social movement

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/social-movement

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the defining characteristic?Sustained, organized collective effort aimed at social or political change
2. What is the key theoretical concepts?Resource mobilization, political process theory, framing, identity
3. Why do people start social movements?People start movements when they see a problem that the government or other groups aren't fixing. They want to bring about change.
4. How do social movements use technology today?Today, movements use the internet and social media to spread messages quickly, gather supporters, and organize protests around the world.

Resource Mobilization Theory: Explains how movements gain power by acquiring and using resources effectively.
Political Process Theory: Highlights the importance of political opportunities and structures in movement emergence and success.
Framing: The process by which movements define issues and create shared understandings to inspire action.