Riots triggered by police beating youths, protests against globalization, and labor strikes against austerity are all examples of __________.

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Riots, protests, and strikes are all examples of issue-oriented violence, which refers to violence that is motivated by a specific issue or grievance such as police brutality, globalization, or austerity measures. Purely traditional violence refers to violence that is carried out within the context of traditional customs and practices, such as honor killings. Violence carried out by civilian institutions of government refers to state violence, which is violence that is carried out by agents of the government, such as police or military forces. Coups refer to the overthrow of a government by a group of individuals, typically military officers.

Riots Triggered by Police Beating Youths, Protests Against Globalization, and Labor