Protest Movement

Protesting is a form of activism around the world. It can be a way to bring change into the world. Protesting is a worldwide act, and there are many different ways to do it. Just a few examples are boycotting, marches, sit-ins, petitions, strikes, riots, and rallies. Although some forms of protesting can be controversial, it is an American right to stand up for what you believe in. Protesting is an important thing in society because it raises visibility about the cause, it unites people under one cause, and it causes individuals to realize the reality of a people who are more oppressed than them. To begin with, protesting raises visibility about the cause. When a protest gains attention from large news outlets, people across the country hear about it. Once individuals hear about the protest, they get involved. More protests are organized for the cause across the nation, and sometimes even the world. For example, the March For Our Lives movement began with teens in Florida, but …show more content…
Protesting helps people realize they are not alone. Public protesting shows individuals that they are not alone when thousands of people gather who think the same thing. Black Lives Matter gatherings showed many people of color that they are not alone. The Me Too movement shows women and men who have been harassed or assaulted that other people know how they feel and are going through the same thing. Finally, protesting is important because it causes individuals to realize what life is like for people who are more oppressed than them. People of color face prejudice every day, and many people did not realize it until they started speaking out and protesting. This is the case with many groups of people. Protesting shows the wrongness of the world in hopes of fixing it, which is why it is important in society. Without it, privileged people wouldn’t understand the struggles of minorities and underprivileged