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Unit 4: Community, social movements and social change
Quick questions on The nature and characteristics of social movements: VCE Sociology
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What are defining social movements?Show answer
A social movement is a collective, organised and sustained effort by people who share a goal of bringing about or resisting social change. The key features are that it is collective (many people, not one), organised (it has some structure and coordination), sustained (it continues over time, not a one-off), and oriented toward change. This distinguishes a movement from a single protest or a riot.
What are characteristics of social movements?Show answer
Social movements typically share several characteristics:
What are types of social movements?Show answer
Sociologists classify movements by what they seek to change and how far:
What is stages of development?Show answer
Movements often pass through recognisable stages. A common model describes four:
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