Sociology / Unit 10 Soc 1790 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Social Movement, Defined
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The idea
A social movement is a purposeful, organized group working toward a common goal, distinguished from less organized collective behavior it grows from.
In practice
A group lobbying for a policy change, with recognized leaders and an ongoing campaign, illustrates a movement rather than an unorganized gathering.
Where people slip
A social movement is organized and goal-directed; a crowd event does not become a movement without sustained organization.
Your place on the trail
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Builds on
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