What would be the consequences to armand and the plantation if it were found that he had african ancestry?

Well in 19th century America, which is the time the “Desiree’s Baby” by Kate Chopin takes place, if a man had some African-American blood in in his family tree, there was a chance that he could lose his property. In the story though, it is possible that Armand wouldn’t lose the plantation either way but there was a risk of that happening.

51% were unhappy, i think .   ; )

new communications technology has affected the way social movements are organized because nowadays, social movements rely on social networks and the media to get different people with a similar way of thinking in contact, and thus, get them to mobilize for a greater cause.

individuals only participate in collective action when they feel identified with it. is in this aspect that social media becomes relevant, because it guarantees communication among all individuals and organizes the social actions that are going to be carried out, i.e., the social movements.

in addition, being covered by the media is important to validate the message and make it relevant in the social agenda, as well as to reach more people who can share interests, appealing to public sympathy for their cause.

in conclusion, it is by social networks and social media that social movement is given birth; by connecting different individuals with similar ideas and organizing them to mobilize for a greater cause.