A nonviolent campaign refers to a strategic approach to social or political change that uses peaceful methods such as protests, sit-ins, boycotts, and civil disobedience instead of violence or aggression.
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Civil Disobedience: The deliberate refusal to obey unjust laws as a form of peaceful protest.
Sit-In Movements: Protests where participants occupy public spaces (e.g., restaurants) denying access until their demands are met.
Boycott: A coordinated effort by individuals or groups to refuse buying goods or participating in certain activities as a means of expressing disapproval or seeking change.