Nonviolent Protests

Definition

Nonviolent protests refer to peaceful and organized actions that seek to bring about social or political change without the use of violence. These protests often involve acts such as sit-ins, marches, or boycotts.

Related terms

Civil Disobedience: Civil disobedience is a form of nonviolent protest where individuals intentionally break unjust laws as a means of challenging them.

Gandhi: Mahatma Gandhi was an influential leader in India who employed nonviolent resistance during the Indian independence movement against British rule.

Martin Luther King Jr.: A prominent figure in the American Civil Rights Movement, Martin Luther King Jr. advocated for nonviolence and led many successful nonviolent protests for racial equality.