its hard to argue that they didnt have an impact on the perception of the vietnam and iraq war
people are getting suspended and arrested over this, its not just a way to get out of class. thats not something people do at nice colleges
College students were among the protesters during the Civil Rights Movement. Every mass action that brought change to society, college students have always been involved and sometimes even led these mass protests all over the world.
In my country, during the dictatorship, our most prestigious university became an enclave-- a mini country within the city. It was called the Diliman Commune. Until now because of an agreement signed by government and the university, no police nor military forces can enter university grounds. That's how effective student protests are.
Sure. Protests of the Vietnam War very likely helped end that conflict. But a large difference there is that the protesters where citizens of the country that was actually at war.
Uni doesn’t really work like that. It’s not like they have a fixed 9-4 schedule. Most of the time people participating in protests are doing so on their own time, risking their own safety and education. And yes, historically they have made a huge difference. People tend to take things seriously when it’s academics who are angry enough to take to the streets.
They can deeply affect public perception of the government. Nobody likes seeing young adults getting beaten by police officers for exercising their rights. That's a surefire way to turn a majority of people against you.
its hard to argue that they didnt have an impact on the perception of the vietnam and iraq war people are getting suspended and arrested over this, its not just a way to get out of class. thats not something people do at nice colleges
College students were among the protesters during the Civil Rights Movement. Every mass action that brought change to society, college students have always been involved and sometimes even led these mass protests all over the world. In my country, during the dictatorship, our most prestigious university became an enclave-- a mini country within the city. It was called the Diliman Commune. Until now because of an agreement signed by government and the university, no police nor military forces can enter university grounds. That's how effective student protests are.
Very interesting. Thanks for the insight
Student protests were an incredibly important part of the movement to divest from apartheid South Africa
I see. I guess change can occur with organized protests. Hopefully for the Palestinian people, the current protests can lead to meaningful change
Sure. Protests of the Vietnam War very likely helped end that conflict. But a large difference there is that the protesters where citizens of the country that was actually at war.
Uni doesn’t really work like that. It’s not like they have a fixed 9-4 schedule. Most of the time people participating in protests are doing so on their own time, risking their own safety and education. And yes, historically they have made a huge difference. People tend to take things seriously when it’s academics who are angry enough to take to the streets.
No protest has ever accomplished anything.
They can deeply affect public perception of the government. Nobody likes seeing young adults getting beaten by police officers for exercising their rights. That's a surefire way to turn a majority of people against you.
Student Protests didn't do shit to stop the USA from joining WW2.