Social Structures Change Through

question 12

Multiple Choice

Social structures change through

• A) an individual's action.
• B) the cumulative actions of many individuals.
• C) referendums and political activity only.
• D) slow evolution only.

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Definitions:

Nonroutine Collective Action

Spontaneous or unplanned group actions that emerge in response to unexpected events, differing from established patterns of behavior in society.

Social Relationships

Connections between individuals in a society that involve various forms of interaction, communication, and dependency.

Deprivation

The damaging lack of material benefits considered to be basic necessities in a society.

Collective Action

The phenomenon of people coming together and pooling their resources, often in the context of movements or initiatives, to achieve common goals.