Question

heather and john because a social movement for social justice at a local college in 1988. since then the movement has become well established at the college and there is a paid advisory position for this group. given the information provided this means that the movement is in the ______ stage

decline
preliminary
coalescence
institutionalization

Explanation:

Analyze the scenario clues

The movement has become "well established" and has a "paid advisory position."

Evaluate the stages of social movements

• Preliminary (Emergence): Initial awareness of an issue.
• Coalescence: Organizing and defining strategies.
• Institutionalization (Bureaucratization): Characterized by established staff, paid positions, and formal organization.
• Decline: The movement fades, achieves its goals, or is co-opted.

Match clues to the correct stage

A paid advisory position and well-established status indicate formal organization, which corresponds to the institutionalization stage.

Answer:

• Decline
• Preliminary
• Coalescence
• Institutionalization (Correct answer)