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Major Mass Movements of 2011
Occupy Wall Street
The nationwide protest that began on September 17 at New York's Zuccotti Park grew out of proportion beating the political calculations of the Obama government. The movement was initiated by the Canadian activist group Adbusters. The protesters agitated against the growing unemployment in U.S., greed of the rich, social and economic inequality as well as corruption. It was an ultimate outrage against the undue influence of corporations, especially from the financial services sector. The growing inequality of income and wealth was reflected on the slogan of the protesters which read – We are the 99 percent. The main target was the Wall Street for its alleged role in the 2008 economic downturn as the protesters strongly believed that it was the faulty lending practice of the Wall Street that ultimately lead to the Great Recession and they condemned the economic bailout provided by the government. The support was outpouring from different corners of the society as many, rich and poor, unknown and famous, layman and professionals came in support of the protesters. The protest spread in a real fast rhythm as it similar movements were seen in many cities in U.S., UK, Germany and many nations in Europe.
