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Psychology of Protest: What Motivates People at Rallies?
Protests and rallies have long been central to societal change, with individuals uniting around shared causes to make their voices heard. From civil rights marches to anti-war demonstrations and environmental rallies, people […]
Rallies Against Air Travel: A Rising Movement in the Climate Crisis Era
Around the world, a growing number of rallies against air travel are taking flight as people confront the environmental impacts of aviation. Environmental groups, activists, and concerned citizens have joined forces in […]
Eсonomiс Impaсt of National Strikes: Lessons from History
National strikes, a form of industrial aсtion where a signifiсant portion of a сountry’s workforсe halts work, have had profound and far-reaсhing effeсts on eсonomies throughout history. These strikes, often a response […]
Why would people go to protests?
Not everyone knows what a protest is-a form of disagreement with something. People protest to change the situation. Such movements are considered an international voice that rejects social or economic inequality. Protests […]
What is an internal protest?
Internal protest is disagreement with something, non-acceptance of a particular situation, person, or even oneself. Such a condition occurs when some expectations are not met. A high school graduate may dream of […]
Khaki ball: the loudest anti-war protests and actions.
War destroys, kills and devastates. However, anti-war protest not only bring millions of people together, but also create a message of peace. Artists will paint pictures that send out an impressive message, […]
“The Events of June 4” in China, 1989
There was a Kent State of its own, though much more massive, in China: on April 15, 1989, protesters, among whom there were many students, occupied Beijing’s Tiananmen Square.
“The Night of Tlatelolco” in Mexico, 1968
Student performances in the 1960s took place not only in developed countries, but also in developing countries.
Massacre at the University of Kent, 1970
Events at Columbia University in New York took place in revolutionary 1968 almost simultaneously with the French.
Battle of Valle Giulia, Italy, 1968
Protests provoked by dissatisfaction with the authorities and the pending reform of university education also broke out in Italy in 1968.
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The Yellow Revolution (1986)
Ferdinand Marcos ruled the Philippines for 20 years under martial law.
Earth Day (1970)
Earth Day was first held in the United States in 1970. They called for a healthier and more sustainable environment.
Protest Against Military Action in Iraq (2003)
On February 15, 2003, millions of people marched in more than 600 cities around the world against U.S.
Political flash mob
It should be noted that “breakthrough” actions are often confused with political flash mobs. This is an erroneous view.
“Breakthrough” action
A “breakthrough” action is a short-term (instantaneous) theatrical political action, aimed at attracting public and media attention to a socially significant problem
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Khaki ball: the loudest anti-war protests and actions.
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“The Events of June 4” in China, 1989