Occupy Wall Street was a movement that began on September 17, 2001 against the powers of major banks and Wall Street’s fault in the economic recession. This movement has spread across North America, including 100 American cities. The occupiers have named themselves the 99%, who’s wealth continually grows in difference from the rich. Supporters of the movement seek a change in the unfair economy ruled by the world’s richest 1%.

The shared beliefs and values motivating the 2000+ occupiers was the basis of the culture which bound together the protesters. Occupy Wall Street’s organizational culture was based off the mutual agreement members shared on the unfair distribution of wealth, corporate and government corruption, and unemployment. Although the reasons for the occupation were negative, the environment was positive and supportive. Occupy Wall Street was born from the power of the protesters, therefore, the organization truly was the people. Although the measurable change created by Occupy is debatable, the inspiration and solidarity showed the power and potential of society. I believe the message and values the culture of Occupy Wall Street created was the change they sought.

Occupy Wall Street: To Big To Ignore

Citations

Various Supporters.”About.” 25 November, 2011. <http://occupywallst.org/about/>

Contributors. Wikipedia. “Occupy Wall Street.” 25 November 2011. 25 November, 2011. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Occupy_Wall_Street#Organization_and_group_process>