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CLEP Intro to Sociology

Category - Social Movements

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Mark lives in a city where there is a great deal of structural strain and many people who feel the system cannot meet their needs. What is this situation an example of?
  1. How every social movement begins
  2. New Age theory
  3. Revolutionary beginnings
  4. People abandoning government
  5. A condition for a social movement
Explanation
Answer: E - Structural strain is one of the conditions that can lead to a social movement. Many social movements, but not all, develop as a result of structural strain. A social movement may also develop if there are strong leaders or if a major event spurs mobilization.
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