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Roots of Resistance

Do Boycotts Actually Work?

Discover the historical roots of boycotts, and whether this form of resistance is still effective.

09/06/2024

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Roots of Resistance

Do Boycotts Actually Work?

Episode 4 | 10m 33sVideo has Audio Description, Closed Captions

Discover the historical roots of boycotts, and whether this form of resistance is still effective.

Have you ever been encouraged to "vote with your wallet"? From the Boston Tea Party to the Montgomery Bus Boycott, and the nationwide grape boycott of the 1960s, boycotts have long been a powerful tool for social change. But in today’s world, where viral boycotts come and go in the blink of an eye, do they still hold the same power?

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Roots of Resistance

Do Boycotts Actually Work?

Episode 4 | 10m 33sVideo has Audio Description, Closed Captions

Have you ever been encouraged to "vote with your wallet"? From the Boston Tea Party to the Montgomery Bus Boycott, and the nationwide grape boycott of the 1960s, boycotts have long been a powerful tool for social change. But in today’s world, where viral boycotts come and go in the blink of an eye, do they still hold the same power?

09/06/2024

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