Social Movement
A social movement is a collective effort by a group of people advocating for change in society, often to address issues like rights, justice, or environmental concerns. These movements can take many forms, including protests, campaigns, or advocacy work, and aim to influence public opinion, policy, or government actions. They often arise when individuals feel their voices are not heard or their needs are unmet and seek to create awareness and bring about social, political, or economic reform. Examples include the civil rights movement, environmental activism, and women’s rights campaigns.
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A social movement is a collective effort by people who come together to promote or resist change in society. These movements often arise to address issues like civil rights, environmental protection, or social justice. Participants work through protests, campaigns, and advocacy to raise awareness and influence public opinion or government policy. While social movements can take many forms—from grassroots organizing to large-scale demonstrations—they typically share common goals and aim to improve the situation for a particular group or cause. Examples include the Civil Rights Movement and the environmental movement.