Asked by Joanna Wilson on Jul 29, 2024

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By analyzing the day-to-day strategies employed to recruit nonmembers,which theory directs our attention to the question of who is recruited to social movements?

A) solidarity theory
B) relative deprivation theory
C) frame alignment theory
D) new social movement theory
E) breakdown theory

New Social Movement Theory

A sociological theory that explains the emergence, dynamics, and impact of social movements that emerged from the 1960s onwards, focusing on identity, culture, and decentralized organizational structures.

Solidarity Theory

A sociological perspective emphasizing the unity or agreement of feeling or action, especially among individuals with a common interest; mutual support within a group.

Relative Deprivation Theory

A sociological theory that posits an individual or group's perception of disadvantage in comparison to others fuels social discontent and movements for change.

  • Comprehend the conceptual structures behind social movements, such as resource mobilization, frame alignment, and theories of relative deprivation.
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Haley VillaJul 30, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Frame alignment theory focuses on the strategies social movements use to engage and recruit members, including how they align their activities and ideologies with potential recruits' interests and beliefs.