Perspectives

Historical perspective

Here are a few extra points related to current issues that can help you put Robinson Meyer’s article “The Righteous Anger of the Parkland Shooting’s Teen Survivors” in a broader perspective.

Political activism was present throughout history and led to important political and social changes. What has changed in the last decades is the introduction of new means to advocate for a certain cause, like social media.

Historical examples of political activism in the US are the civil rights movement and the women's rights movement.

The civil rights movement was carried out with the purpose of ending discrimination against African Americans as well as changing the segregation system in the US. To advance their goals, activists used boycotts, sit-ins, peaceful marches, and protests.

The women's rights movement initially advo...