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313 - The 3.5 Percent Rule - Erica Chenoweth

You Are Not So Smart

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The 3.5% Rule in Social Change

This chapter examines the 3.5% rule, which asserts that only a small percentage of the population engaging in nonviolent resistance can catalyze significant social change. It discusses the effectiveness of nonviolent movements compared to violent ones, highlighting the psychological advantages and challenges faced by activists in sustaining participation.

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