Challenging Political and Social Order
Definition
This refers to the act of questioning, opposing, or seeking to change established systems of power, governance, societal norms, or cultural practices.
Analogy
Think of this like a game of Jenga. The existing political and social order is the tower that's already built. Those challenging it are players trying to remove certain blocks (issues) without making the whole tower collapse. They aim for a more balanced structure that suits their perspective.
Related terms
Civil Disobedience: A nonviolent form of protest against laws or policies perceived as unjust.
Revolution: A fundamental and often sudden change in political power or organizational structures that takes place when the population revolts against the government.
Reform Movement: An organized effort to make changes in society with the aim of improving it through legislation or other means.
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