Social movement
The term social movement refers to action by groups, individuals or organizations focusing over political or social matters. In particular, the movement wants to resist or undo certain change.[1] A reform movement is one seeking to change laws and normals. Trade unions represent rights to abortion, LGBT and workers rights.
Social Movement Media
Satirical engraving of Wilkes by William Hogarth. Wilkes is holding two editions of The North Briton.
The Gordon Riots, depicted in a painting by John Seymour Lucas
The Great Chartist Meeting on Kennington Common, London in 1848
Martin Luther King Jr. was a leader in the civil rights movement, one of the most famous social movements of the 20th century.
Types of social movements. This is an SVG version of the source.
Stages of social movements
Photo taken at the 2005 U.S. Presidential inauguration protest
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References
- ↑ "Social Movements". Counterfire. Retrieved Jul 8, 2016.
