SOC.SS.18.B
Discuss theories that have been developed to explain collective behavior and social movements.
Sociology · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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theoriescollective behaviorsocial movements
Skills
- discuss (theories that have been developed to explain collective behavior and social movements) #dok2
- compare (different theories of collective behavior and social movements) #dok3
- evaluate (the effectiveness of theories in explaining collective behavior and social movements) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify theories that explain collective behavior and social movements. #dok1
- I can describe key concepts of major theories about collective behavior and social movements. #dok2
- I can discuss similarities and differences among these theories. #dok2
- I can compare how different theories account for collective behavior and social movements in society. #dok3
- I can evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of theories that explain collective behavior or social movements. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Theories help us understand why collective behavior and social movements arise and impact society.
- Different sociological perspectives offer various explanations for the emergence and effects of collective behavior and social movements.
Essential Questions
- What are the main theories used to explain collective behavior and social movements?
- How do these theories differ in their explanations?
- Why do sociologists develop different theories to explain the same social phenomenon?
- How can theories of collective behavior and social movements help us understand real-world events?
- What are the strengths and limitations of the major theories addressing collective behavior and social movements?