rules, usually made by Parliament, that are used to order the way in which a society behaves

a public demonstration or action expressing disapproval or objection to a policy, decision, or situation, often aimed at raising awareness or demanding change

Should protesters ever break the law?

Citizenship

What are rights and where do they come from?

What is the right to protest within a democracy with the rule of law?

What change has protest achieved?

What are changemakers?

What are pressure groups?

Pupils explore how rights have developed in the UK and how they are protected. They look at what changes in society have occurred due to protest.

Why do we need the right to protest in a democracy?

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

rules that are used to order the way in which a society behaves

a public demonstration or action expressing disapproval or objection 

Match the terms to the correct definitions.

Which group wants to end fossil fuel extraction by 2030 and uses disruptive means of protest?

Which group campaigned for women's right to vote using more disruptive methods?

Which two of these are tactics used by Just Stop Oil?

Which two of these are tactics used by the Suffragettes?

Protests are always justified, even if the law is broken.

Protests are protected under law; they must balance with public safety & order.

Laws do not apply to protests as long as the cause is considered important.

Which of the following statements are correct?

making something different; altering or modifying something

someone who brings about change through their deliberate actions

learning to participate in democracy and create change

If a person has their rights denied, they have the right to have this heard in what type of place?

Which of the following are a protected characteristic under the Equality Act (2010)?

What type of protest involves a person refusing to buy a certain product or service until they change?

In the UK, which house in Parliament creates laws?

Someone with significant wealth and connections who leads large-scale projects.

Someone who actively works to create positive change, regardless of resources.

A government official who implements policy changes.

A celebrity using their influence to promote causes.

Which of the following best describes a changemaker?

Should protesters ever break the law?

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