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social science subjects > sociology > social change > activism and social justice > nonviolence and activism
... > contexts > population characteristics > socioeconomic factors > social change > activism and social justice > nonviolence and activism
... > social science subjects > sociology > social change > activism and social justice > political philosophy/ethics > nonviolence and activism
... > contexts > population characteristics > socioeconomic factors > social change > activism and social justice > political philosophy/ethics > nonviolence and activism

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nonviolence and activism  

Definition(s)

  • Nonviolent activism comprises the practice of applying power to achieve social and political goals through the use of nonviolent methods. It is a powerful and effective way to cause social change because it seeks to transform society using means that are consistent with the ends of a just society. [Source: Encyclopedia of Activism and Social Justice; Nonviolence and Activism]

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