Liberation Movement

Liberation Movement. A political movement or organization leading a rebellion, or a non-violent social movement, against a traditional ideology, colonial power or national government, often seeking independence based on a nationalist identity and an anti-imperialist outlook.

Notable liberation movements

• Animal liberation movement, a movement to stop killing animals for human needs.
• Gay liberation, a movement that urged lesbians and gay men to engage in direct action, and to be proud of their sexuality.
• Women’s liberation movement, a movement of women who proposed that economic, psychological, and social freedom were necessary for women to be equal.

• Anti-imperialism
• Civil disobedience
• List of active autonomist and secessionist movements
• List of historical autonomist and secessionist movements
• Wars of national liberation
• List of national liberation movements recognized by intergovernmental organizations