Research Suggests Small Percentage of Protesters Can Drive Policy Change

Researchers have found that nonviolent protests or boycotts involving just 3.5% of a population can be sufficient to bring about significant policy changes.

26 Mar, 16:17 — 26 Mar, 16:17

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It only takes a small percentage of people protesting to lead to policy change

Researchers found if 3.5% of a population participates in nonviolent protests or boycotts, it can lead to policy changes

By Lisa Schirch and David Cortright

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