Protest

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/protest

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the nature of action?A public, collective expression of opposition or demand for change
2. What is the historical significance?Integral to major social and political transformations throughout history
3. What is a protest and why do people do it?A protest is when many people come together to show they disagree with something, like a rule or a decision. They do it to ask for changes or to protect their rights.
4. How do people show their protest in different ways?People can march, hold signs, sing songs, or sit in places to show they want something different. They might also speak loudly or write letters to let others know their feelings.

Repertoire of Contention: The range of tactics and actions available to social movements and protesters.
Civil Society: The aggregate of non-governmental organizations and institutions that manifest interests and will of citizens.
Social Movement: A large, informal grouping of individuals and organizations focused on specific political or social issues.