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Modern Movements and Social Change Answers

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What is one impact of digital spaces on activism?

A
a greater diversity of voices
B
the dominance of a single viewpoint
C
an absence of in-person protests
D
more geographical limitations
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What can exclude portions of the population from participating in online activism?

A
the digital divide
B
sensationalism
C
polarized politics
D
the fragmentation effect
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Which hashtag campaign was central to rallying support for marriage equality?

A
#FightFor15
B
#MeToo
C
#LoveWins
D
#TransRightsAreHumanRights
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What problem has been influenced at the corporate level by digital activism?

A
sexual harassment
B
political polarization
C
the digital divide
D
decentralized organization
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What is one key debate surrounding modern social movements?

A
the convenience of echo chambers versus filter bubbles
B
the effectiveness of digital actions versus traditional methods
C
the usefulness of hashtags versus social media group pages
D
the practicality of widespread support versus independence
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What is the overall effect of modern social movements?

A
greater access to technology
B
societal and cultural shifts
C
a reduction in cyberbullying
D
unwavering social norms
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Review the graph based on findings from the Pew Research Center.

A
The responses show that online engagement in the civic process is insignificant.
B
The responses show that most people use hashtags to engage in the civic process online.
C
The responses show that online engagement in the civic process is a noteworthy trend.
D
The responses show that fewer than half of social media users engage in the civic process online.
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What allows misinformation to thrive online?

A
hashtags
B
echo chambers
C
inclusivity
D
social norms
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How are social movements less constrained than those of the past?

A
They no longer have to reach a substantial audience.
B
They do not require the input of more than a few people.
C
They are no longer confined to geographical boundaries.
D
They do not need to organize in-person protest events.
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What new strategy is used by modern social movements?

A
organizing marches in local communities
B
using hashtags to promote viral campaigns
C
creating signs to display at in-person protests
D
educating the public about instances of injustice
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How might misinformation distort a social movement's intentions?

A
by calling for a change in its leadership organization
B
by replacing its hashtag campaign with something new
C
by reaching people outside of its defensive filter bubble
D
by changing its message with the use of sensational content
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Why might digital social movements struggle with internal challenges?

A
disruptive slacktivism
B
decentralized organization
C
lack of public engagement
D
offline activism

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