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1960s-70s Latino civil rights movement, focusing on restoration of land grants, farm workers' rights, and enhancing education. Key figures include Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta. Outcomes increased awareness and political participation among Mexican Americans.

Movement to secure equal opportunities and rights for people with disabilities. Key figures include Ed Roberts and Judith Heumann. Outcomes include the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Mid-20th century movement to end racial segregation and discrimination against African-Americans. Key figures include Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, and Malcolm X. Outcomes include the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

Struggle for the rights and social acceptance of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people. Key events include the Stonewall Riots. Outcomes include increased legal recognition and anti-discrimination protections.

International social movement against the use of nuclear technologies, particularly nuclear weapons and also nuclear power. Key outcomes include the establishment of nuclear-weapon-free zones and nuclear safety measures.

Struggle against apartheid system in South Africa that legally enforced racial discrimination. Key figures Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu. Outcomes include the end of apartheid and establishment of majority rule.

International movement originated within the African-American community, campaigning against violence and systemic racism towards black people. Key outcomes include raising awareness and promoting police reform.

Movement aimed at granting women the right to vote. Key figures include Susan B. Anthony and Emmeline Pankhurst. Outcomes include the 19th Amendment in the USA and women's suffrage in other parts of the world.

Political and ethical movement focused on the preservation, restoration, or improvement of the natural environment. Key outcomes include the creation of Earth Day and important environmental legislation.

Series of activities aiming at ending British rule in India. Key figures include Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru. Outcomes include the Independence of India in 1947 and the partition from Pakistan.

International progressive socio-political movement that expresses opposition to social and economic inequality and to the lack of 'real democracy' around the world. Outcomes include bringing economic inequality into the spotlight.

American fiscally-conservative movement within the Republican Party. The movement supports small government and opposes government-sponsored universal healthcare. Outcomes include influencing Republican primaries and policy.

Student movement which took place during the 1964-1965 academic year on the campus of the University of California, Berkeley under the informal leadership of student Mario Savio. Outcomes include reforms in university free speech policies.

Movement against sexual harassment and assault. It began to spread virally as a hashtag on social media in October 2017. Outcomes include public conversations about sexual misconduct and changes in individual and company policies.

Social movement, typically in opposition to particular government's decision to start or carry on an armed conflict. Key periods include the protest against the Vietnam War. Outcomes include changes in public opinion and policy.

Movement intending to protect animals from being used or regarded as property by humans. Key outcomes include stronger animal protection laws and the growth of veganism and vegetarianism.

Social movement whose stated goal is to help producers in developing countries achieve better trading conditions and to promote sustainable farming. Outcomes include the spread of fair trade certified products.