Do all tools for challenging injustice work for all campaigns?
I can explain the difference between direct and indirect action, and explain how tools to tackle injustice are chosen.
Do all tools for challenging injustice work for all campaigns?
I can explain the difference between direct and indirect action, and explain how tools to tackle injustice are chosen.
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Key learning points
- Direct action is immediate action like protests or strikes to challenge injustice.
- Indirect action aims to bring about change over time through influencing others and using existing systems.
- Tools for change work differently depending on the campaign and goal.
- Some injustices need legal or political action for lasting change.
- No single tool works best; campaign success depends on the specific details such as the goal and who is in power.
Keywords
Direct action - immediate, visible activities aimed at addressing specific issues
Indirect action - involves influencing others and using existing systems to bring about change over time
Common misconception
Any tools can be used for any campaign.
Some tools work better depending on the issue, level, who holds the power and what resources are available.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
a person or group that defends or maintains a cause or proposal
having control or authority over something or someone
when something is not fair/right, especially when rights are violated
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
immediate, visible activities aimed at addressing specific issues
working through systems to influence change slowly over time
something is not fair, especially when someone's rights are violated