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Protest and persuassion include actions such as: petitions, leaflets, picketing, wearing of symbols, singing, protests, walk-outs, and symbolic acts such as coordinated turning on and off of lights. This category is primarly symbolic. The world rarely changes because of simbolic actions alone, no mater how large they are (although they can be increasingly effective - and risky- if they take place in a country in wich organized political dissent or assembly is outlawed). The main purpose of protest and persuasion actions is to communicate a message that something is wrong, and people are ready to do something about it. By transmitting your movement's message, these actions can also be helpful in promoting the conversion mechanism of change among some groups. Protest and persuasion actions may build a conductive setting for later, more targeted, disruptive and/or potentially high-risk actions.
Formal Statements
Declarations by organizations and institutions, Declarations of indictment and intention, Group or mass petitions, Letters of opposition or support, Public Speeches, Signed public statements
Communications with a Wider Audience
Banners, posters, displayed communications, IT messaging - Mass SMS and e-mailing, Leaflets, pamphlets, and books, Newspapers and journals, Records, radio, and television, Skywriting and earthwriting, Slogans, caricatures, and symbols
Group Representations
Deputations, Group lobbying, Mock awards, Mock elections, Picketing
Symbolic Public Acts
Delivering symbolic objects, Destruction of own property, Displays of flags and symbolic colors , Displays of portraits , New signs and names , Paint as protest , Prayer and worship, Protest disrobings, Rude gestures, Symbolic lights , Symbolic reclamations, Symbolic sounds , Wearing of symbols
Pressures on Individuals
Fraternization, Taunting officials , Vigils, "Haunting" officials
Drama and Music
Humorous skits and pranks, Performances of plays and music , Singing
Processions
Marches , Motorcades, Parades , Pilgrimages , Religious processions
Honoring the Dead
Demonstrative funerals , Homage at burial places, Mock funerals, Political mourning
Public Assemblies
Assemblies of protest or support , Camouflaged meetings of protest, Protest meetings, Teach-ins
Withdrawal and Renunciation
Renouncing honors, Silence , Turning one's back, Walk-outs
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