protests
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Protests
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ProtestsDefinition: Voicing opinions to influence government and
public opinion.
ProtestsDefinition: Voicing opinions to influence government and
public opinion.
Civil Disobedience :
When expressing opinions is forbidden by the government, economic circumstances, or religious and cultural factors, protesters can still present their ideas in a peaceful way.
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Types of Protest
Marches
Marches
A group of people for the same
cause, walking with signs from
one point to another. Usually,
there are speakers or musicians along
the way.
Petitions and Letter Writing Campaigns
Petitions and Letter Writing Campaigns
Sending written messages to persuade companies, individuals or government
departments to change policies. These campaigns
focus on getting a large number of letters or signatures by many
individuals to show how popular a certain opinion
is.
Picketing
Picketing
Gathering at a particular place: outside a company or a
government building where a meeting is held, during a
specific time.
Hunger Strikes
Hunger Strikes
An extreme form of protest to get media or
international attention usually for crimes committed by a
government. Protesters stop eating until a demand
is met.
Sit-Ins or Lock-Ins
Sit-Ins or Lock-Ins
A protest in which participants sit inside or outside a company or government office to
disrupt normal business. Protesters refuse to leave until
their demands are met.
Protest Songs
How have protests affected you?