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Sit-In - GCSE History Definition

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A sit-in is a form of protest where people occupy a space, such as a restaurant, office or university building, by sitting down and refusing to leave. Sit-ins are often used to fight against unfair laws or discrimination, especially in situations where people are not being treated equally because of their race or beliefs. One famous example is the sit-ins during the Civil Rights Movement in the USA in the 1960s, where people sat in "whites-only" areas to stand up against racial segregation. Sit-ins are usually peaceful and aim to draw attention to an injustice, encouraging change by making it hard to ignore the issue.

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Zoe has worked in education for 10 years as a teaching assistant and a teacher. This has given her an in-depth perspective on how to support all learners to achieve to the best of their ability. She has been the Lead of Key Stage 4 History, showing her expertise in the Edexcel GCSE syllabus and how best to revise. Ever since she was a child, Zoe has been passionate about history. She believes now, more than ever, the study of history is vital to explaining the ever-changing world around us. Zoe’s focus is to create accessible content that breaks down key historical concepts and themes to achieve GCSE success.

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