protest movement
[/ˈprɑːtest ˈmuːvmənt/]
nounpl: protest movements
movimento de protesto
1. An organized or spontaneous collective action by a group of people expressing disagreement or opposition to a policy, government decision, social issue, or institution
The civil rights protest movement transformed American society in the 1960s.
O movimento de protesto pelos direitos civis transformou a sociedade americana nos anos 1960.
2. A sustained campaign of public demonstrations, marches, or other forms of activism aimed at social or political change
Environmental protest movements have gained momentum worldwide over climate change.
Movimentos de protesto ambiental ganharam impulso em todo o mundo sobre mudanças climáticas.
Protest movements have deep historical significance in both Brazilian and American cultures. In Brazil, movements have addressed labor rights, democratization, and social inequality. In the USA, protest movements are constitutionally protected and have driven major social changes including civil rights, environmental protection, and anti-war activism. The term carries connotations of democratic participation and civic engagement in both cultures.
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