21 Performance Assessment: Social Movements, Media, and Technology

Summarize and describe the nature and influence of collective behavior and social movements, and assess the impact of the media and technology on social change.

Write a 500- to 600-words (minimum) paper thoroughly discussing each of the following:

• Describe the causes and development of collective behavior, social movements, and social change, different forms, levels, types and stages of collective behavior, differentiate between types of crowds, and provide examples of current social movements
• Discuss theoretical perspectives on social movements, including emergent norm, value-added, resource mobilization, frame analysis, and new social movement theory
• Describe technology in a sociological context, including issues and concerns, and describe the evolution and role of the media in society
• Discuss how we analyze media and technology through various sociological perspectives
• Discuss media consolidation and technology from a global standpoint

Basic Requirements (assignment criteria):

• Assignment has been proofread and does not contain any major spelling or grammatical errors.
• A minimum of 500- to 600-words in length, double spaced, 1 inch margins.
• Resources are cited in APA format in a reference list and using parenthetical citations (if you need help with this, review course resources).
• Relevant terms and concepts are used and defined.