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Protesters gather in front of tents and banners at Sproul Hall, University of California, Berkeley. Signs read Gaza Solidarity Encampment Until UC Divests and Boycott Divest Sanction. NAACP march Anti-Vietnam War protesters march in New York City holding signs that read "The war is not over!" and "Immediate unconditional halt to all U.S. bombing." “Save the Bees” rally Hong Kong: protest against detention of Liu Xiaobo
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Protesters gather in front of tents and banners at Sproul Hall, University of California, Berkeley. Signs read Gaza Solidarity Encampment Until UC Divests and Boycott Divest Sanction.
Protest at the University of California, Berkeley Pro-Palestinian activists calling for university divestment during a demonstration in front of Sproul Hall at the University of California, Berkeley, April 22, 2024. The protesters set up a tent encampment in solidarity with protesters at Columbia University who were demanding a permanent ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas War.

A protest movement is a collective effort by a group of people to bring about or resist social change. These movements are not simply crowds but involve organization and leadership to sustain activity over time. They arise from various social factors, including strains in norms, values, or social structures, and a belief system that offers hope for achieving goals.12

Protests can be categorized by their objectives, such as political or religious aims, or by the rate and direction of change they advocate, ranging from reform to revolutionary. The success of a movement often depends on available resources, including coalitions with existing organizations and financial support. Notable examples include the Occupy Wall Street movement, which protested economic inequality, and the Black Lives Matter movement, which fights against racism and police brutality. These movements demonstrate the power of collective action in shaping societal conversations and driving change.3456

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