passive resistance
The protesters used passive resistance to challenge the unjust laws.
They opposed the laws peacefully without using violence.
A form of protest or opposition that avoids direct confrontation or violence, often using tactics like boycotts, strikes, or civil disobedience.
Gandhi's movement relied on passive resistance to fight for Indian independence.
He used nonviolent methods to resist British rule.
The workers engaged in passive resistance by refusing to work overtime without pay.
They protested unfair labor practices without violent actions.
Often associated with civil rights movements and social justice causes.
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Historical Context
Passive resistance is often linked to movements like Gandhi's independence struggle and the U.S. Civil Rights Movement.
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Nonviolent Principle
Passive resistance emphasizes peaceful methods over violent confrontation.
Word Origin
The term combines 'passive' (not actively aggressive) and 'resistance' (opposition to authority or control). Popularized by Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy of nonviolent resistance.
Usage Notes
Often used in historical and political contexts to describe organized, nonviolent opposition to authority.