On Average, Participants in Social Movements

question 88

Multiple Choice

On average, participants in social movements:

• A) are more marginal and more isolated than nonparticipants.
• B) are more socially engaged than nonparticipants.
• C) are just like nonparticipants.
• D) are less oriented toward conventional politics.
• E) are more alienated from society than nonparticipants.

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Definitions:

Downward Social Mobility

The movement of an individual, social object, or group to a lower status, typically measured by changes in wealth, occupation, education, or health.

Perceived Similarity

The extent to which individuals believe they share common traits, values, or beliefs with others.

Control

The power to influence or direct people's behavior or the course of events.

Aggressive Behavior

Actions intended to cause harm or assert dominance over another, which can be verbal, physical, or non-verbal.