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What does contagion theory emphasize?
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It explains crowd behavior as spreading through imitation and emotional influence.
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Study 2 Theories of Collective Action with 12 free online flashcards. Review key terms, definitions, and concepts with this interactive flashcard deck.
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02
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How do temporary norms emerge in an uncertain crowd?
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People observe one another, propose interpretations, and develop temporary norms that guide action.
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What is relative deprivation?
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It is the perception that oneself or one’s group is unfairly worse off than a comparison group or than is deserved.
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What does resource mobilization theory explain?
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It shifts attention from grievance alone to the practical capacity needed to organize and sustain action.
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What are mobilizing structures?
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Formal organizations and informal networks that help movements coordinate and mobilize participants.
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What do collective-action frames do?
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They define a problem, identify causes or responsibility, propose a remedy, and give people reasons to participate.
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What claims do new social movement approaches highlight?
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They examine movements focused on identity, culture, autonomy, rights, and everyday life, as well as economic distribution or access to the state.
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How do theories combine to explain sustained institutional change?
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A fuller account connects grievances and shared interpretations with networks and organizations, then considers how institutions resist, accommodate, or transform demands.
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How might disaster conditions reshape a crowd’s norms?
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People may treat taking essential supplies as acceptable when ordinary rules and services no longer meet urgent needs.
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How can perceived group disadvantage motivate action?
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Perceived group disadvantage can motivate people to challenge unequal treatment, especially when they believe action may improve their situation.
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What kinds of resources can movements mobilize?
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Movements may need money, time, skills, leadership, communication channels, organizational networks, and allies.
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What can create political opportunities for a movement?
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Conditions such as divisions among elites, influential allies, policy changes, or shifts in state openness and repressive capacity.
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