Contemporary Social Movements and Digital Technology

Hard Unit 5: Political Participation Social Movements

A recent surge in social movements in the United States has highlighted new strategies and tactics employed to spur public engagement and policy change. These movements often utilize social media for organizing, raising awareness, and mobilizing supporters. One prominent example is the Black Lives Matter movement, which gained significant traction through online platforms while emphasizing grassroots organizing to address systemic racism and police brutality.

Given this context, which of the following statements best describes a key feature of contemporary social movements compared to those of earlier decades?

Contemporary social movements focus exclusively on local issues rather than national or international agendas.

Modern social movements rely heavily on traditional media to disseminate their messages.

Unlike earlier movements, today's social movements frequently employ digital technology and social media to enhance their reach and effectiveness.

Contemporary social movements are less organized and often lack clear objectives compared to past movements.

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