8.2.1 - Why the Study of Social Movements is Important for Socology
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What is a social movement?
💡 Hint: Think about collective actions for change.
Name one famous social movement.
💡 Hint: Consider movements that fought for rights.
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What is the primary goal of a social movement?
💡 Hint: Focus on the purpose of collective action.
True or False: All social movements aim to overthrow the government.
💡 Hint: Consider the variety of goals in social movements.
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Evaluate how social movements have influenced social policy in your region over time.
💡 Hint: Look for outdated laws that may have been changed due to movements.
Compare and contrast two major social movements in history.
💡 Hint: Consider why these movements emerged and their legacy.
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