Sociology

Social Defence

Social Defence

The term “social defence” is used to describe non-military action by a society or cultural group, particularly in a context of a sustained campaign towards outside attack or dictatorial rule — or preparations for this kind of campaign in case of external attack or usurpation. There are generally various near-synonyms, which includes “non-violent defence”, “civilian defence”, “civilian-based defence”, as well as “defence by municipal resistance”.