Study Questions

1. How does each sociological perspective identify the potential and sources for social change?

2. Identify and explain the four dimensions of social movements.

3. What is meant by the following statement: “Social movements arise from the structure itself, primarily the result of social and economic deprivation”?

4. Explain the relationship between cognitive liberation and social movements.

5. Successful reform movements generate change in three areas. Identify and explain these three areas of change.

6. Would you characterize the Occupy movement as a social movement? Why or why not?