Political dissent

Dissatisfaction with or opposition to the policies of a governing body

Political dissent is a dissatisfaction with or opposition to the policies of a governing body. Expressions of dissent may take forms from vocal disagreement to civil disobedience to the use of violence.[1]

The Constitution of the United States regards non-violent demonstration and disagreement with the government as fundamental American values.[2]

Techniques

  • Protests, demonstrations, peace march, protest march
  • Boycotts, sit-ins, riots, organizing committees, grassroots organizing
  • Strike, general strike, street action
  • Bumper stickers, flyers, political posters
  • Street theater, political puppets
  • Burning an effigy
  • Self-immolation (setting self on fire)
  • Revolution, Revolt, Rebellion, Terrorism, Insurrection, popular uprising
  • Samizdat
  • Propaganda, counter-propaganda, slogans, sloganeering, meme
  • Lobbying

See also

References

  1. ^ "The difference between protest and dissent", Columbia Journalism Review By Merrill Perlman, March 18, 2019
  2. ^ "Political dissent". National Coalition Against Censorship.