Hunger strike
Hunger Strike
A Hunger Strike (pronunciation: /ˈhʌŋɡər straɪk/) is a method of non-violent resistance or pressure in which participants fast as an act of political protest, or to provoke feelings of guilt in others, usually with the objective to achieve a specific goal, such as a policy change.
Etymology
The term "Hunger Strike" is derived from the words "hunger", which originates from the Old English hungor, meaning "unease or pain caused by lack of food" and "strike", which comes from the Old English strican, meaning "to pass lightly over, sweep".
Related Terms
- Fasting: The act of willingly abstaining from some or all food, drink, or both, for a period of time.
- Protest: A statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something.
- Non-violent resistance: The practice of achieving goals through symbolic protests, civil disobedience, economic or political noncooperation, satyagraha, or other methods, without using violence.
- Political protest: The expression of objection to certain policies or leadership within the government.
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References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hunger strike
- Wikipedia's article - Hunger strike
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