Direct Action (Noun)
Meaning
A protest action by labor or minority groups to obtain their demands.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The labor union planned a direct action in front of the company's headquarters to protest against the planned layoffs.
- Civil rights activists often employed direct action in the 1960s, such as sit-ins, to draw attention to the injustices faced by their community.
- The group decided to stage a peaceful direct action, blocking the main road into the city, until their demands for affordable housing were met.
- Direct action protests are typically seen as a last resort when negotiations with the government or companies have failed to yield results.
- Environmental activists have used direct action, such as occupying trees or blocking pipelines, to highlight the urgent need for climate action.