Text 1: Sociologist Dr. Maya Chen studies social media activism. "Online campaigns raise awareness and recruit participants," Chen writes. "Hashtag movements have brought issues from obscurity to mainstream attention, demonstrating digital organizing's power."
Text 2: Political scientist Dr. David Torres examines activism outcomes. "Viral moments rarely translate to sustained policy change," Torres observes. "Awareness doesn't equal action. Effective movements require organizational infrastructure that social media attention cannot replace."
How would Torres likely assess the movements Chen celebrates?
As achieving no awareness whatsoever
As successful at attention but insufficient for lasting change
As equally effective as traditional organizing
As irrelevant to political outcomes
Correct Answer: B
Choice B is the correct answer. Torres accepts awareness effects ("viral moments") but argues they "rarely translate to sustained policy change." Chen's celebrated movements succeed at attention but may fall short of lasting impact.
- Evidence: Torres: "Awareness doesn't equal action."
- Reasoning: Chen focuses on awareness; Torres questions follow-through.
- Conclusion: Success in attention, failure in durability.
Choice A is incorrect because Torres accepts awareness occurs. Choice C is incorrect because Torres sees online as insufficient. Choice D is incorrect because Torres studies political outcomes.