Social movements have historically played a part in shaping the political and socio-cultural landscape of the Caribbean as the subordinated and the oppressed have always sought to challenge the conditions, circumstances and rules that control their lives. The historical processes of slavery and colonialism in the Caribbean have had a profound impact on the emergence of social movements in the past generally, but a variety of social movements still exist in contemporary times. This suggests that there are issues, grievances, tensions and particular facilitating conditions at different levels in society that influence movement formation. Contemporary movements range from the animal rights movement, environmental movement, feminist movement, to abortion rights movement, among others. However, very little is known concerning the extent to which collective refusal to accept restrictions, boundaries hegemonic control of one group over another, abuse and misuse of resources, among others, may impact established laws, rules and policies, as well as the relationship between movements, community power, leadership from below on established structures and state politics.