CLEP Intro to Sociology

Category - Social Movements

Pro-life groups seek to undo legislation that allows abortions. What type of social movement is this? Choose all that apply.

  1. Reactionary
  2. Revolutionary
  3. Resistance
  4. Alternative
Explanation

Answers: A and C - Pro-life groups are an example of reactionary or resistance movements. Such movements seek to undo changes. Often the initial change occurred due to a reform movement such as the pro-choice movement. Those who oppose the change may then create a reactionary or resistance movement.

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