Mass Movements

Written By Jonathan Milner

Definition

A large body of people interested in a common issue, idea, or concern that is of continuing significance and who are willing to take action. Movements seek to change attitudes or institutions, not just politics. Major U.S. mass movements of the recent history include the civil rights movement, women’s rights movement, LGBTQ+ right movement, Reproductive rights movement (pro-life and pro-choice) Disabilities rights movement, Environmental justice movement, Black Lives Matter Movement, Me Too movement. Also known as social movements, or movements.

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Questions

  1. What is a mass movement?

  2. What are three current mass movements?

  3. What are some of the methods mass movements use to achieve their goals?

  4. What is one mass movement from the past that has made a huge impact on the US?

  5. Taking away what one letter from this vocab term would be kind of funny even though it is very immature?

  6. Have you ever participated in a mass movement in any way?

  7. Find an image or emoji that does a good job of conveying the meaning of mass movement?

  8. What mass movement from the past fifty years has had the biggest impact on the U.S.?

  9. What links mass movements to the government?

  10. How do presidents and politicians try to use mass movements to advance their own goals?

Remember!

Now, let’s commit this term to our long-term memory. On a scrap piece of paper, take 10 or 20 seconds to draw mass movements. Draw with symbols or stick figures if you wish. Nothing fancy. Don’t expect a masterpiece. No one else will see this but you. Look at your drawing. That’s all - now it’s downloaded into your memory. Destroy the piece of paper in a most delightful way.

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