Peasant Resistance

Peasant resistance refers to the ways in which farmers and rural workers oppose or challenge powerful landowners, governments, or social structures that threaten their livelihoods. This resistance can take many forms, such as protests, illegal land seizures, withholding labor, or forming collective alliances. It often emerges when peasants feel their rights, resources, or traditional ways of life are being unfairly challenged or exploited. These actions serve as a means for peasants to defend their interests, maintain control over their land, or seek social and economic justice within their communities.