dissent movement
[dɪˈsɛnt ˈmuːvmənt]
nounpl: dissent movements
movimento de dissidência
1. An organized social, political, or cultural campaign by groups opposing government policies, social norms, or institutional practices
The civil rights movement was a powerful dissent movement against racial segregation.
O movimento pelos direitos civis foi um poderoso movimento de dissidência contra a segregação racial.
2. A collective action or protest expressing disagreement with established authority or prevailing opinion
Student dissent movements emerged on college campuses during the Vietnam War.
Movimentos de dissidência estudantil surgiram nos campi universitários durante a Guerra do Vietnã.
3. An organized effort by citizens to challenge, reform, or overturn existing laws, policies, or systems
Environmental dissent movements have pushed corporations to adopt sustainable practices.
Movimentos de dissidência ambiental pressionaram corporações a adotarem práticas sustentáveis.
Dissent movements play significant roles in both American and Brazilian democratic traditions. In the USA, iconic movements like the Civil Rights Movement and Vietnam War protests shaped national identity. In Brazil, dissent movements were particularly crucial during the military dictatorship (1964-1985) and continue to mobilize around social inequality, indigenous rights, and environmental issues. The term reflects democratic values of free speech and civic participation in both cultures.
NYC Slang
resistance movement
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