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Civil Rights Movement
A struggle for social justice that took place mainly during the 1950s and 1960s for blacks to gain equal rights under the law in the United States.
Feminist Movement
A series of political campaigns for reforms on issues such as reproductive rights, domestic violence, maternity leave, equal pay, women's suffrage, sexual harassment, and sexual violence.
Environmental Movement
A diverse scientific, social, and political movement for addressing environmental issues.
Labor Movement
The economic and political expression of working-class interests; primarily concerned with improving the working conditions and rights of workers.
LGBTQ+ Rights Movement
The effort to achieve social and legal equality for LGBTQ+ individuals, often seeking to change laws and social norms that discriminate against them.
Anti-Apartheid Movement
An international campaign that aimed to end apartheid and racial segregation in South Africa.
Peace Movement
A social movement that seeks to achieve ideals such as the ending of a particular war (or all wars), minimize inter-human violence in a particular place or type of situation, and is often linked to the goal of achieving world peace.
Animal Rights Movement
A movement that seeks to end the legal and social acceptance of animal cruelty, particularly in the form of animal-based research and factory farming.
Anti-Globalization Movement
A group of movements that emerged in response to globalization and is critical of the large corporate conglomerates and the powers they wield; often advocating for sustainable development, labor rights, and fair trade.
Digital Rights Movement
A movement that advocates for the respect and recognition of all digital rights, including the privacy of individuals online, the security of user data, and access to the internet without censorship.
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