Elizabeth Is Part of a Group Protesting Against a Factory

question 95

Multiple Choice

Elizabeth is part of a group protesting against a factory that is polluting the air and water and consequently killing the local bird population. Despite repeated efforts, neither the company nor government officials have taken any action. Elizabeth and her group are now wondering if their time and efforts will ever be rewarded. According to Cable and Beson, what stage of collective action is this environmental group experiencing?

• A)1
• B)2
• C) 3
• D) 4

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