In 1989, a large number of people in China protested the lack of democratic process through demonstrations in Tiananmen Square. From an anthropological perspective, what is this called?

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This is an example of expressing agency, as individuals are using their voices and actions to express their dissatisfaction with the political system and demand change. Rioting is a narrow and negative interpretation of the events, while structural functionalism and hegemony do not accurately capture the nature of the protests.

In 1989, a Large Number of People in China Protested