Sit-ins

Sit-ins are a form of nonviolent protest where individuals occupy a space, typically public facilities like restaurants or parks, to challenge discriminatory practices or laws. This tactic gained prominence during the civil rights movement in the United States, particularly in the 1960s, when activists, often students, would sit at segregated lunch counters to demand equal service. By remaining seated and refusing to leave, participants sought to draw attention to injustice, disrupt normal operations, and pressure authorities to change discriminatory policies. Sit-ins are a powerful way to advocate for social change and highlight issues of civil rights and equality.