Question

Which of these is a characteristic of a social movement? I. It is organized and usually led by a leader. II. It is an unusual pattern and spreads as quickly as it disappears. III. It usually involves the participation of a large number of people united for a common goal.

Answer 1

your answer is III. It usually involves the participation of a large number of people united for a common goal. this is because it is the closest definition to what a social movement is.

Answer 2

III. "It usually involves the participation of a large number of people united for a common goal" is a characteristic of a social movement (an effort outside of the government to change some aspect of a society or culture through collective action). Basically, it requires some conditions: Can't be the government; Want to change/keep something; Requires a large number of people. A collective behavior that is purposeful and institutionalized, but it is not ritualized. Example: To promote/resist social change. There are three types of social movement: Reform, Revolutionary and Expressive.