Political Dissidents

Political dissidents are individuals who disagree with the establishment, policies, or cultural, social, and economic practices of their time. They act, either as individuals or in tandem with like-minded groups, to effect change in the social, economic, political, or cultural arenas. They can be severely persecuted or punished by their government or law-enforcing groups because they pose a threat to the established order. Because of their new ideas or new ways of thinking, dissidents make important contributions to the society in all areas, ...