what is a word or short phrase that represents an event that causes a social change. such as the movie "the burning bed" causing society to look at domestic violence more openly.
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what is a word or short phrase that represents an event that causes a social change. such as the movie "the burning bed" causing society to look at domestic violence more openly.
:hi:
Perhaps you could say it was a "turning point"?
;-)
In some cases, the idiom "sea change" creates just the right picture.Quote:
Originally Posted by davesred
Main Entry: sea change
Function: noun
1 archaic : a change brought about by the sea
2 : a marked change : TRANSFORMATION
- Merriam Webster