What Would Be an Example of a "Precipitating Factor" as Defined

question 54

Multiple Choice

What would be an example of a "precipitating factor" as defined in Neil Smelser's theory of social movements?

• A) the overthrow of Libyan leader Muammar al-Gaddafi
• B) demonstration and riots in Tunisia
• C) the spread of social movements labeled the Arab Spring
• D) Tunisian street vendor Mohamed Bouazizi setting himself on fire in protest of the local police confiscating his wares

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