At their best, social movements allow people to achieve things
as a group that would be impossible for them to achieve as individuals.
Just as there are traits that separate social movements from
other kinds of collective action, there are similarities and
differences among social movements. Understanding these similarities
and differences is part of understanding how ordinary people
can make a difference.
Learn more about the three social movements described in
this chapter. Begin your research by visiting Britannica.com
and enter a keyword search on social movements.
Write a five-page comparison and contrast essay in which
you discuss the similarities and differences among these three
movements. Be sure to document your sources, and include a
Works Cited page at the end of your essay.
