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Chapter 4.3

Social Movements: How Canadians Drive Political and Social Change

Explore how organized collective action from the Winnipeg General Strike to Idle No More has shaped Canadian law, policy, and democratic participation.


What You'll Learn

Social movements are collective efforts for change outside formal politics.
Key Canadian movements include suffragist, labour, and Indigenous rights.
Theories like resource mobilization explain why movements succeed or fail.
Civil disobedience, lobbying, and framing are core movement strategies used.

What You'll Practice

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Students analyze landmark cases like the Persons Case and White Paper.

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Questions test knowledge of key terms including suffrage and self-determination.

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Learners apply theories like intersectionality and resource mobilization theory.

Why This Matters

Understanding social movements equips students to analyze how citizens create systemic change and participate meaningfully in Canadian democratic life.

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Civil Disobedience
Intersectionality
Resource Mobilization
Indigenous Rights
Political Participation
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