198 Methods of Nonviolent Direct Action

198 Methods of Nonviolent Action, Illustrated

23 November 2020
From Gene Sharp

We’ve compiled real-world examples to illustrate many of Gene Sharp’s 198 Methods of Nonviolent Action. Click on one to to access inspiration by seeing how others have put these into action!

#1: Public Speeches

#2: Letters of Opposition or Support

#3: Declarations by Organizations and Institutions

#4: Signed Public Statements

#5: Declarations of Indictment and Intention

#6: Group or Mass Petitions

#7: Slogans, Caricatures, and Symbols

#8: Banners, Posters, Displayed Communications

#9: Leaflets, Pamphlets, Books

#10: Newspapers and Journals

#11: Records, Radio and Television

#12: Skywriting and Earthwriting

#13: Deputations

#18: Displays of Flags and Symbols

#112: Reporting Sick (“Sick-In”)

#130: Removal of Signs and Placemarks

#137: Refusal of an Assemblage or Meeting to Disperse

#149: Quasi-Legal Evasions and Delays

#162: Sit-In

(You can read more about the different methods of nonviolent protest in Gene Sharp’s book The Politics of Nonviolent Action. Download a pdf of the full list of 198 methods here.)

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Nonviolent Action Method Method #6: Group or Mass Petitions

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(You can read more about the different methods of nonviolent protest in Gene Sharp’s book The Politics of Nonviolent Action.

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