What change has protest achieved?
I can identify and evaluate different examples of protests and explain how they created change.
What change has protest achieved?
I can identify and evaluate different examples of protests and explain how they created change.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Protests have led to significant changes, and usually address social, political, economic and environmental issues.
- Effective protests often involve large numbers of participants and sustained efforts over time.
- The success of a protest often depends on public support, media attention, and the clarity of its goals.
Keywords
Protest - a public demonstration or action expressing disapproval or objection to a policy, decision, or situation, often aimed at raising awareness or demanding change
Justice - fair treatment and equality under the law
Injustice - violation of rights or unfair treatment
Collective action - acting together to achieve a common goal
Common misconception
Protests always lead to immediate change.
Change brought by protests can take time and often requires persistence and widespread support. While some protests have led to quick reforms, others have taken years or even decades to achieve their goals.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
a public action expressing disapproval, aimed at raising awareness
the state of peace and security maintained by laws
a recognised member of a community with rights and responsibilities
Exit quiz
6 Questions
acting together to achieve a common goal
fair treatment and equality under the law
violation of rights or unfair treatment
a public demonstration or action showing disapproval to a situation