Occupy Wall Street (OWS) was an attempt to draw attention to the inequalities of wealth and income in the United States. Despite the use of disruptions that promoted conflict and, in a few cases, some violent actions, the OWS effort as a social movement can be distinguished from a revolution due to:

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The absence of violence as a means to effect major change is a key factor distinguishing a social movement from a revolution. While the OWS movement did use disruptive tactics, violent actions were not a defining feature of the movement.

Occupy Wall Street (OWS) Was an Attempt to Draw Attention