Which of the Following Is a Criticism of Resource Mobilization

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a criticism of resource mobilization theory?

• A) Involvement of the elites often results in the demise of a social movement.
• B) Social movements are often led by elite classes.
• C) Elites have the most to gain from a social movement.
• D) The grievance with resource mobilization theory is unclear.

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Definitions:

Dominance Hierarchies

Social structures in groups where members are ranked in terms of power, influence, or access to resources.

Interpersonal Complementarity Hypothesis

A theory suggesting that individuals are more satisfied in relationships where their behaviors are complementary to the behaviors of others, especially in terms of dominance and submission.

Iron Law Of Oligarchy

The theory that all forms of organization, regardless of how democratic they are at the start, will eventually and inevitably develop oligarchic tendencies.

Status Generalization

The process by which individuals extrapolate others' broader social status based on limited or irrelevant information.