The History and Evolution of Protest
Protest—the act of expressing dissent—has existed as long as human societies have had systems of power. While not all protests result in immediate policy changes, their cumulative impact is significant.
 
			Protest—the act of expressing dissent—has existed as long as human societies have had systems of power. While not all protests result in immediate policy changes, their cumulative impact is significant.
 
			A timeline of the global history of protest. How it evolved and became what it is today.
 
			A protest is a public expression of opposition or demand for change. It can be organized by individuals, groups, or movements and may take the form of marches, rallies, boycotts, petitions, or civil disobedience.