Social Movements

Social movements are organized efforts by a group of people to bring about or resist social, political, or economic change. These movements often arise around specific issues or grievances, such as civil rights, environmental protection, gender equality, or labor rights. Participants in social movements mobilize resources, raise awareness, and advocate for their causes through various means, including protests, demonstrations, litigation, and lobbying. Social movements can vary in size, scope, and duration, and they can be grassroots or more formally organized. They play a significant role in influencing public policy, societal norms, and collective consciousness, often seeking to challenge existing power structures and promote social justice.