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18.1 Use sociological concepts to explain the rise and impact of social movements such as the women’s movement, the gay and lesbian movement, the civil rights movement, and the Tea Party.

Video Link: Civil Rights Launched the Fight for LGBT, Women's Equality

Description: In this PBS news segment, Ray Suarez speaks with George Chauncey of Yale University and Ruth Rosen of the University of California at Davison about how the civil rights movement not only fought for equality for African Americans, but it also paved the way for women’s rights and the gay and lesbian movement.

Audio Link: 6 Years On, Is The Tea Party Here To Stay?

Description: The audio discusses the history behind the Tea Party movement, why it was assembled, and the reasons it gathered a lot of support in a short period of time. The audio assesses whether the Tea Party will have any influence in the 2016 presidential election, or whether it will lose its power.

18.2 Contrast social movements and other types of collective action, such as crowds, riots, and disasters.

Web Resource: 158: Mob Mentality

Description: The transcript from the This American Life podcast discusses the gratification and fear that a person might experience when being part of a mob.

18.3 Describe the process of social change, particularly the interactions of globalization, consumption, and the rise of the Internet.

Video Link: Networking for change, social media in the Middle East and North Africa

Description: Amnesty International examines how social media has contributed to the unrest in the Middle East and North Africa.

Audio Link: Police Rethink Tactics Amid New Technologies And Social Pressure

Description: The audio discusses the changes the police department is undergoing because of new technology that can monitor their actions.

Web Resource: Changing the Culture of Consumerism

Description: The article argues that consumerism has become an integral part of American culture. Our self-worth and the social status are all tied to our consumption patterns.