A Critical Analysis of Social Movements in the Philippines
10 Pages Posted: 21 Aug 2014 Last revised: 8 Aug 2021
Date Written: October 20, 2018
Abstract
History is rendered exciting by the many stories of battles, rebellions and social movements which range from the violent, bloody ones to the peaceful people power. Precolonial Philippines is often glorified as a harmonious and bountiful period. The advent of colonialism ushered the beginning of a tumultuous history marked by exploitation and oppression which resulted in numerous revolts, social movements and revolutions that have defined the character of the Filipino people.
Keywords: history, Philippines, social movements, revolution, people power
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de Cadiz, Gerry, A Critical Analysis of Social Movements in the Philippines (October 20, 2018). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2483104 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2483104
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