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Social Movements

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Learn about the Fight for $15, a recent social movement advocating for a $15 minimum wage and better working conditions in the U.S.

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Discover prominent social movements today including Black Lives Matter, Me Too, Climate Change activism, and LGBTQ+ rights.

Explore key social movements like Civil Rights, Women's Suffrage, LGBTQ+ Rights, Environmental, and Me Too, impacting society profoundly.

Discover why Duolingo users are protesting, focusing on app updates, pricing, and educational quality concerns.

Discover the origins and impact of the Yellow Jacket (Gilet Jaune) movement in France, a grassroots protest against fuel taxes and social inequality.

Discover the largest climate protest in history—the 2019 Global Climate Strike with over 4 million participants demanding urgent climate action.

Explore the vital work of French feminists in promoting gender equality and fighting systemic discrimination.

Discover why people engage in boycotts against unethical practices and policies.