The Assumption That the People Who Participate in the "Occupy

question 59

Multiple Choice

The assumption that the people who participate in the "Occupy Wall Street" demonstration feel that they lack sufficient income and job prospects offers support for which of the following theories explaining social movements?

• A)culture theory
• B)new social movements theory
• C)mass-society theory
• D)deprivation theory

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Definitions:

Grapevine Network

Grapevine network signifies informal and unofficial channels of communication within an organization, often spreading rumors or unofficial information.

Formal Groups

Organized groups with defined structures and roles, typically formed within institutions or businesses for specific purposes.

Formalizing

The process of establishing official procedures or systems, often within organizational or legal contexts.

Group Development

A process by which a group of individuals with a common purpose evolves into a cohesive unit with defined roles and norms.