Group behavior has to violate social norms in order to be classified as "collective action" because:
A) collective action strengthens social norms.
B) collective action seeks to highlight the reasons social norms should be changed.
C) collective action always leads to changes in social norms.
D) social norms govern individual behavior and not group behaviors.

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Collective action involves a group of individuals coming together to pursue a common goal that may not be in line with existing social norms. By engaging in this behavior, they seek to showcase the reasons why these norms need to be challenged or changed. This could lead to changes in social norms, but it is not always the case. Therefore, B is the best choice.

Group Behavior Has to Violate Social Norms in Order to Be