Tag: Social Movements
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The Importance of “A Struggle Against a Common Enemy” in Building Coalition Between Mining and Queer Communities During the 1984/5 Miners’ Strike
Lauren Hood examines the miners across Britain who began striking in March 1984 against job cuts, with support from lesbian and gay groups. This formed a coalition based on shared struggles against government oppression and advocating for their communities.
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The October Revolution: A Social Uprising or a Calculated Bolshevik Operation
Lydia discusses the transformation in Russia during 1917, highlighting the revolutionary fervor, public desperation, and socio-economic problems leading to Bolshevik control.
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The Women’s War 1929: An Overlooked Event
Written by Claudia Efemini. The Women’s War of 1929 is a seldom discussed political and social movement, likely due to the fact that it was a movement resisting British Colonial Rule in Nigeria, and was orchestrated by women. But what happened? And why should we put this back in the historical limelight?
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The Skye Bridge: A Snapshot
Written by Mhairi Ferrier. On 16 October 1995, the Skye Bridge was officially opened, seeing the island connected to the mainland by road for the first time. However, despite the opportunities it brought to residents, it was not without controversy.
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