Sit-in

A sit-in is a form of protest in which participants occupy a space, such as a building, street, or public area, for a period of time. Sit-ins are often used to draw attention to an issue or to demand change. They are usually peaceful and non-violent, and are often used to demonstrate solidarity and support for a cause. Sit-ins can be used to protest a variety of issues, including civil rights, labor rights, and environmental issues.

History of the Term

The term “sit-in” was first used in the United States in the early 1960s, during the civil rights movement. The first sit-in was organized by four African American college students in Greensboro, North Carolina, in 1960. The students sat at a segregated lunch counter in a Woolworth’s department store and refused to leave until they were served. This sit-in sparked a wave of similar protests across the country, and the tactic quickly became a popular form of protest.

Since then, sit-ins have been used to protest a variety of issues, including labor rights, environmental issues, and other civil rights issues. In recent years, sit-ins have been used to protest the treatment of immigrants, the lack of gun control, and the lack of action on climate change.

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Summary

A sit-in is a form of protest in which participants occupy a space, such as a building, street, or public area, for a period of time. Sit-ins are often used to draw attention to an issue or to demand change. They are usually peaceful and non-violent, and have been used to protest a variety of issues, including civil rights, labor rights, and environmental issues. For more information about sit-ins, visit websites such as the American Civil Liberties Union, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, and the United Nations Human Rights website.

See Also

• Boycott
• Civil Disobedience
• Demonstration
• Direct Action
• General Strike
• Picketing
• Rally
• Sit-in Strike
• Vigil
• Work-in

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