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Protests in the late 90s brought visibility to issues, AND had a clear ask to the public. Today people protest to just being visibility. But they have no ask o
by bushbaba 5y ago
Protests in the late 90s brought visibility to issues, AND had a clear ask to the public.
Today people protest to just being visibility. But they have no ask or strategy on how to resolve the underlying issue.
The lack of a clear ask on policy change is likely why many recent protests haven’t accomplished meaningful policy change.
- 71a54xd 5y agoI couldn't agree more - I think the number of pervasive narratives accelerated by social media (with almost zero backing in data) are also a factor here. For instance, I support reducing emissions and fossil fuel use, but I find it a bit nuts when Gen Z claims "the world will end in 12 years" without offering any real path forward other than "fuck anyone who disagrees".