By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: August 6, 2024
What is the primary goal of social advocacy?
A) To increase corporate profits
B) To promote social change and address social issues
C) To enhance personal career development
D) To maintain existing social structures Answer: B) To promote social change and address social issues
Which term refers to the process of gathering people and resources to support a cause or movement?
A) Advocacy
B) Mobilization
C) Negotiation
D) Legislation Answer: B) Mobilization
What is “grassroots advocacy”?
A) Advocacy led by high-level executives
B) Efforts to influence change through grassroots organizations and community involvement
C) Advocacy conducted only through traditional media
D) Advocacy that focuses solely on national issues Answer: B) Efforts to influence change through grassroots organizations and community involvement
Which strategy is commonly used in social mobilization to engage communities?
A) Top-down communication
B) Direct action and public demonstrations
C) Exclusive use of digital advertising
D) Private meetings with policymakers Answer: B) Direct action and public demonstrations
What role does “social media” play in social advocacy?
A) It has no significant impact on advocacy efforts
B) It helps in spreading awareness, organizing campaigns, and mobilizing supporters
C) It is used only for fundraising purposes
D) It replaces traditional forms of advocacy entirely Answer: B) It helps in spreading awareness, organizing campaigns, and mobilizing supporters
What is “policy advocacy”?
A) Efforts aimed at influencing public policies and government decisions
B) Advocacy that focuses on private sector issues
C) Campaigns that are solely for raising awareness
D) Initiatives that only involve local community actions Answer: A) Efforts aimed at influencing public policies and government decisions
Which of the following is a key element of successful social mobilization?
A) High costs of campaign materials
B) Clear goals and objectives
C) Limited community engagement
D) Exclusivity of the campaign Answer: B) Clear goals and objectives
What does “advocacy coalition” refer to?
A) A group of individuals or organizations that work together to promote a common cause
B) A legal body that enforces regulations
C) A government agency that handles advocacy
D) A private company that supports charitable causes Answer: A) A group of individuals or organizations that work together to promote a common cause
Which technique is used to build public support for a social cause?
A) Silent auctions
B) Public relations campaigns
C) Private meetings with stakeholders
D) Exclusive social events Answer: B) Public relations campaigns
What is the purpose of “advocacy training”?
A) To develop technical skills unrelated to advocacy
B) To prepare individuals and groups to effectively advocate for their causes
C) To increase personal sales skills
D) To train individuals for legislative positions Answer: B) To prepare individuals and groups to effectively advocate for their causes
What does “stakeholder engagement” involve in the context of social advocacy?
A) Ignoring the opinions of affected groups
B) Involving individuals and groups who are affected by or interested in the advocacy issue
C) Only focusing on internal organizational matters
D) Limiting communication to only advocacy leaders Answer: B) Involving individuals and groups who are affected by or interested in the advocacy issue
Which term describes the process of influencing public opinion to support a cause?
A) Media manipulation
B) Public relations
C) Advocacy
D) Propaganda Answer: B) Public relations
What is “issue framing” in social advocacy?
A) The practice of defining and presenting an issue in a way that influences public perception and opinion
B) The process of framing physical spaces for advocacy events
C) The creation of legal frameworks for advocacy
D) The distribution of framed photographs to supporters Answer: A) The practice of defining and presenting an issue in a way that influences public perception and opinion
Which approach is often used to evaluate the effectiveness of advocacy efforts?
A) Financial audits
B) Outcome assessments and impact evaluations
C) Media coverage analysis
D) Membership surveys Answer: B) Outcome assessments and impact evaluations
What is a “campaign strategy” in the context of social mobilization?
A) A plan for fundraising exclusively
B) A detailed approach for achieving the goals of an advocacy campaign
C) The selection of a single tactic for a campaign
D) A method for recruiting volunteers Answer: B) A detailed approach for achieving the goals of an advocacy campaign
