02854nam 2200529 450 991079393980332120230126222259.01922274038electronic book9781922274038electronic book(CKB)4100000010159905(MiAaPQ)EBC6034010(EXLCZ)99410000001015990520200321d2020 uy 0engurcn#nnn|||||txtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierActivism and protest /edited by Justin HealeyThirroul, New South Wales :Spinney Press,2020.1 online resource (60 pages) colour illustrationsIssues in society ;Volume 451Includes index (page 60)Chapter 1: Protest movements and rights -- Chapter 2: Activism and social change.In a free society such as Australia, the right to peaceful protest is a long-practised feature of our democracy. The nightly news frequently broadcasts images of activists rallying for social change on diverse issues ranging from animal rights to coal mines, gay marriage, religious freedom and alt-right anti-immigration views. Social change movements are increasingly championed online through social media and e-petitions as well as on the streets, placing pressure on politicians and raising the public profile of a range of causes.Anti-protest laws, expanded police powers, and political disapproval towards electoral activism, chaotic vegan protests and mass climate change action by school students, have all directed a spotlight on the principles of protest and the role of activist groups in organising resistance and raising awareness of controversial causes. This brand new topic examines protest movements, rights and protections, and explores how activism can influence public opinion and hold governments and business accountable. Is the current climate of protest growing hotter for social change? Is Australia witnessing a rising tide of activism which is shifting power to the people?Issues in society (Balmain, N.S.W.) ;Volume 451.Protest movementsAustraliaHistory20th centurySocial actionAustraliaSocial changeAustraliaSocial movementsAustraliaAssembly, Right ofAustraliaProtest movementsHistorySocial actionSocial changeSocial movementsAssembly, Right of306.0994Healey JustinMiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQAuAdUSABOOK9910793939803321Activism and protest3855671UNINA