Peaceful resistance is a method of opposing laws or policies without resorting to violence, emphasizing moral high ground and public sympathy to effect change. It relies on the power of collective action, nonviolent protest, and civil disobedience to challenge authority and inspire societal transformation.

Peaceful Resistance

Opposing laws

Policies without resorting to violence

Moral High Ground

Public Sympathy

Collective action refers to the efforts of a group to achieve a common objective, often in the context of social, political, or economic goals, where individual contributions are coordinated to overcome challenges that cannot be addressed alone. It is essential for addressing public goods dilemmas and requires overcoming issues like free-riding and coordination problems to be effective.

Collective Action

Nonviolent protest is a strategy for social or political change that avoids physical violence, relying instead on methods like civil disobedience, strikes, and peaceful demonstrations to achieve its goals. It emphasizes moral authority and public sympathy, often leading to broader support and more sustainable outcomes than violent resistance.

Nonviolent Protest

Civil disobedience is a nonviolent form of political protest where individuals deliberately violate certain laws, regulations, or commands of a government or occupying power to bring about social or political change. It is often used as a moral stance against perceived injustices, aiming to raise public awareness and prompt legislative or social reform.

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