Exploring the ways individuals or groups oppose a regime
World Service,Β·9 episodes
There are many different ways of protesting. Why do people join mass protest?
Plane hijacking emerged in the 1960s as a tactic for militant groups
Direct action as a form of protest
Political violence is a controversial form of protest
Political jokes, challenging a system and pointing out the absurd
Contemporary strikes are usually about higher wages or better working conditions
Hunger strikes, fire or explosives are all self destructive forms of protest
All governments know the value of controlling the information flow
What is the precise role of opposition within a democracy?
