Turning a blind eye? Understanding citizens’ tolerance for protester violence
Conflict Management and Peace Science
Published online on June 06, 2026
Abstract
Conflict Management and Peace Science, Ahead of Print.
When do ordinary citizens find protester violence permissible? Although research shows that public support for protests typically decreases when protesters use violent tactics, we argue that certain situations elicit greater toleration or endorsement of ...
When do ordinary citizens find protester violence permissible? Although research shows that public support for protests typically decreases when protesters use violent tactics, we argue that certain situations elicit greater toleration or endorsement of ...