Student protests

May Events in France, 1968

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In France, as in many other Western countries, the 1960s were a time of economic growth and a post-war demographic boom: living standards became higher, the number of young people grew

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Women's Protests

“Women’s March” Against Trump

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On January 23, protests against Donald Trump’s policies took place not only in the United States, but also in other cities around the world, with several million people participating in the actions.

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Women's Protests

“Black Friday” in London

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The Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU), led by the legendary Emmeline Pankhurst, carried out many actions, from peaceful pickets to window-bashing and arson

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Women's Protests

Women’s strike in the U.S.

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The action, marking the 50th anniversary of the Nineteenth Amendment, which gave American women the right to vote, was conceived by Betty Friedan

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Women's Protests

Women and the Arab Spring

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The women who swarmed the streets and squares of cities across the Arab world, calling for the overthrow of repressive regimes that have been in power for decades, is a sight to remember.

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Largest protests

Black Lives Matter (2020)

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If we talk about one of the most recent protests, it is certainly the rallies that took place after the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis, USA, on May 25, 2020.

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Forms of protests

Mass rally, demonstration, procession

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A rally is a mass presence of citizens in a certain place for public expression of public opinion about urgent problems of predominantly socio-political nature.

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Forms of protests

Picketing

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Picketing is a form of public expression of opinion, carried out without the movement and use of sound-amplifying technical means by placing one or more citizens near the picketed object, using posters, banners and other means of visual agitation.

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Forms of protests

Theatrical action

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A theatricalized action is a statement of political position or expression of political protest in a creative form, using theatrical props and involving (if necessary) professional actors.

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Largest protests

Earth Day (1970)

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Earth Day was first held in the United States in 1970. They called for a healthier and more sustainable environment.

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Forms of protests

Political flash mob

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It should be noted that “breakthrough” actions are often confused with political flash mobs. This is an erroneous view.

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Forms of protests

“Breakthrough” action

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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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