"One of the really remarkable and almost spectacular successes of the Occupy movement is that it has simply changed the entire framework of discussion of many issues."

Bringing inequality to the forefront.The Occupy movement successfully highlighted the stark wealth disparities in the United States, introducing terms like "the 99%" and "the 1%" into common parlance. This shift in public discourse forced politicians, media, and the general public to confront the reality of economic inequality.

Impacting public perception.A 2012 Pew Research Center survey revealed that about two-thirds of Americans believed there were strong conflicts between the rich and the poor, a 19 percentage point increase from 2009. This dramatic shift in public opinion can be largely attributed to the Occupy movement''s efforts in raising awareness about income inequality.