Sit-Ins
/ˈsɪt ɪnz/
Definitions
- (n.) A form of nonviolent protest where participants occupy a space to demand rights or policy changes, often in civil rights contexts.
The activists organized sit-ins at segregated lunch counters to challenge racial discrimination.
Forms
- sit-in
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Commentary
Sit-ins are a tactical method of protest widely recognized in civil rights legal discourse, exemplifying peaceful assembly and freedom of expression.
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