Collective Action and Social Movements Do Not Occur Only When

question 53

Multiple Choice

Collective action and social movements do not occur only when disadvantaged groups become more powerful. Under which of the following other conditions do opportunities for protest occur?

• A) when elites struggle against social movement formation
• B) when elites focus on protecting their privilege
• C) when elites become weak and divisive
• D) when elites begin to sympathize with the disadvantaged

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