Political Participation and Protests

Dana R Fisher, a sociology professor at the University of Maryland, discusses her research on political decision-making and protest participation. She highlights the significant presence of first-time protesters at large-scale events and the intersectional nature of the Women's March. Fisher emphasizes that effective protests require sustained engagement beyond just attending events. She encourages active citizenship through various means, including visiting legislators, to influence political change.

What is Dana R Fisher's primary area of research?

• Cultural anthropology

• Political decision-making

• Environmental science

• Economic theory

How many large-scale events has Dana R Fisher collected data from?

• 20

• 15

• 13

• 10

What percentage of protesters were first-timers according to the data?

• 40%

• 20%

• 50%

• 30%

What was a key characteristic of the Women's March participants?

• They focused on a single issue

• They were primarily students

• They had diverse motivations

• They were all first-time protesters

Why was the Women's March considered successful?

• It was the largest protest in history

• It was organized by a famous celebrity

• It attracted people with a range of progressive concerns

• It focused on a single political issue

What is a key factor in defining an effective protest?

• The number of celebrities involved

• The amount of media coverage

• The number of people participating

• The duration of the protest

What is necessary for achieving political goals beyond protests?

• Sustained engagement

• Social media campaigns

• Celebrity endorsements

• One-time large gatherings

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a form of political participation?

• Boycotting

• Organizing concerts

• Lobbying

• Writing letters

What is one easy way for students at the University of Maryland to engage politically?

• Start a protest group

• Attend international conferences

• Join a political party

• Visit their legislators' offices

What does Dana R Fisher encourage students to do to express their concerns?

• Organize large-scale protests

• Create online petitions

• Visit their elected officials

• Write articles for newspapers