The Text Gives the Example of the Tragedy in Waco

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Essay

The text gives the example of the tragedy in Waco, TX involving David Koresh and the Branch Davidians when explaining the importance of a key assumptions check. What is a key assumptions check? What steps must an analyst take to conduct this analysis? Describe another example in history where a key assumptions check could have possibly eliminated a tragic outcome.

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Definitions:

Resource Mobilization

Resource mobilization is the process of gathering the necessary resources, such as funds, volunteers, and information, for a group or movement to achieve its goals.

Breakdown Theory

A sociological theory that explains social movements as the collective response of individuals to structural weakness, disruption, or strain in society.

Resource Mobilization Theory

A theory in social movements suggesting that the success of social movements depends on their ability to gather resources, such as time, money, and organizational skills.

Frame Alignment Theory

A sociological theory that explains how social movements create shared understandings and alignments to mobilize and sustain participant involvement.