Psychology Today | 29.01.2026 07:12
There’s a myth in our society that real change requires force, strength, and domination. We celebrate athletes, CEOs, and politicians who crush their opponents. But history tells a different story. Lasting social change has often been triggered by humble people whose weapons were passion, principle, and an unwavering commitment to justice and the truth – not the truth we see on TV or read in print media, but rather the truth that we feel deep inside ourselves. Research demonstrates that nonviolent resistance campaigns are more than twice as effective as violent campaigns in achieving social change.
