collective action
/kəˈlektɪv ˈækʃən/ · col·lec·tive ac·tion
noun
- A joint effort or action taken by a group of people, often to achieve a common goal or address a shared issue. The community organized a collective action to clean up the park and restore its beauty.
- A coordinated action taken by a group of individuals or organizations to bring about social change or address a social issue. The collective action of the civil rights movement led to significant changes in laws and policies.
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Did you know? The concept of collective action has been influential in various social and political movements throughout history, including the labor movement, the civil rights movement, and the women's suffrage movement.