TED: How protest is redefining democracy around the world | Zachariah Mampilly

The video explores the concept of 'protest democracy,' emphasizing the role of African activists in redefining democracy by centering protest as a daily democratic action. It highlights the historical waves of African protests, their impact on political systems, and the current movements challenging entrenched regimes. The video discusses the demographic and economic factors driving these protests and suggests that protest democracy offers valuable lessons for global democratic engagement.

What is the main idea behind 'protest democracy' as introduced in the video?

• It focuses solely on electoral competition.

• It emphasizes daily engagement in democratic processes.

• It discourages public participation.

• It is about maintaining the status quo.

How are African social movements redefining democracy?

• By engaging in nonviolent protests.

• By avoiding political engagement.

• By focusing on elite political parties.

• By using organized violence.

What role do young people play in African protests?

• They are largely uninvolved.

• They are leading movements against various regimes.

• They prefer organized violence.

• They support entrenched monarchies.

Which wave of African protests is currently ongoing?

• The third wave aiming to transform democracy.

• The second wave against austerity measures.

• The first wave focused on decolonization.

• The fourth wave focusing on technological advancements.

What is a common misconception about African protests?

• They are a normal part of life in Africa.

• They have been largely unsuccessful.

• They are only about power cuts.

• They are always violent.

What demographic factor is contributing to the rise in protests in Africa?

• A decrease in urbanization.

• A large age gap between the people and their rulers.

• A decline in population growth.

• An aging population.

What economic condition is contributing to the rise of protests in Africa?

• A stable political environment.

• A lack of wealth trickling down.

• A decrease in inequality.

• An increase in formal jobs.

What is one lesson that can be learned from African protest democracy?

• Protests should be avoided at all costs.

• Democracy should only involve elections.

• Protests are ineffective in bringing change.

• Democracy must begin with ordinary people.

What is a key characteristic of protests that makes them powerful?

• They are always well-organized.

• They are easy to suppress.

• They are confined by electoral cycles.

• They are contentious and contested processes.

How do protests differ from elections in terms of participation?

• Elections are more inclusive than protests.

• Protests are open to everyone regardless of status.

• Elections allow for immediate feedback.

• Protests are limited to citizens only.