Nonviolent Protests
Definition
Nonviolent protests involve peaceful actions and demonstrations used to bring attention to social or political issues without resorting to violence.
Analogy
Think of nonviolent protests as a powerful song with meaningful lyrics. Just like how music can convey strong emotions without physical harm, nonviolent protests use peaceful methods to express grievances and advocate for change.
Related terms
Civil Disobedience: Civil disobedience is a deliberate refusal to obey certain laws or commands as a form of protest against unjust policies or practices.
Sit-ins: Sit-ins involve individuals occupying an establishment (such as a restaurant or government office) peacefully to protest discriminatory policies.
Gandhi's Salt March: Mahatma Gandhi led this famous nonviolent protest against British salt taxes in India, demonstrating the effectiveness of peaceful resistance against oppressive regimes.
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