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Political Protest Tactics
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Social Media Campaign
Utilizing social media to raise awareness and facilitate information sharing for a protest cause. Historical example: The #MeToo movement.
Civil Disobedience
The active, professed refusal to obey certain laws, demands, and commands of a government. Historical example: Mahatma Gandhi's Salt March in India.
Die-in
A protest where participants simulate being dead, often to draw attention to lethal consequences of a policy or phenomenon. Historical example: AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power (ACT UP) in the 1980s.
Banner Drop
Hanging a banner in a significant or symbolic location to convey a protest message. Historical example: Greenpeace's banner drops at global landmarks.
Sit-in
A form of protest in which participants occupy an area and refuse to leave until their demands are met. Historical example: The Greensboro sit-ins during the civil rights movement.
Hacktivism
The use of technology to promote a political agenda or social change, with actions including website defacement or denial-of-service attacks. Historical example: Anonymous group's operations against government websites.
General Strike
A type of protest where a large portion of the total labor force in a city, region, or country comes to a halt. Historical example: The 1926 United Kingdom General Strike.
Boycott
A withdrawal from commercial or social relations with a country, organization, or public figure as a protest. Historical example: The Montgomery Bus Boycott led by Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King Jr.
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