Students' Rights Movement

The Students' Rights Movement emerged mainly in the 1960s and 1970s, advocating for students' legal and civil rights on college campuses. It aimed to ensure students had free speech, protected privacy, and fair treatment under university policies. The movement challenged limits on expression, protest restrictions, and disciplinary actions that students believed infringed on their individual freedoms. It also worked toward greater participation in decision-making processes affecting student life and academic policies, fostering a more open, democratic campus environment. Overall, it sought to balance institutional authority with students' rights as young adults and active members of society.