Concept information
Preferred term
political dissidents
Definition
- Political dissidents are individuals who disagree with the establishment, policies, or cultural, social, and economic practices of their time. They act, either as individuals or in tandem with like-minded groups, to effect change in the social, economic, political, or cultural arenas. [Source: The Social History of Crime and Punishment in America: An Encylopedia; Political Dissidents]
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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/political_dissidents
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