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.
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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.