Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Sociology

Chapter

Social Change and Development in India: Social Movements

Question:
Who proposed "Resource mobilisation theory" ?
Options:
Mancur Olson
McCarthy and Zald
Max Weber
None of these
Correct Answer:
McCarthy and Zald
Explanation:
McCarthy and Zald’s proposed resource mobilisation theory rejected Olson’s assumption that social movements are made up of individuals pursuing their self-interest. Instead, they argued that a social movement’s success depends on its ability to mobilise resources or means of different sorts.