Protest, Violence & Terrorism

• What are human beings prone to within society?

  Conflict and violence
• How do governments try to limit violence?

  Through law and order processes
• What right do people have in most 'free and democratic' countries?

  The right to protest
• What can happen to peaceful protests?

  They can turn violent and become riots
• What can cause a protest to turn into a riot?

  Protestors using violence or police heavy-handedness
• What do most religions agree on regarding protests?

  They support peaceful protests but oppose violence
• What is a protest?

  • A demonstration of disapproval
  • Often in a public group
• What is violence?

  • Actions that threaten harm
  • Causes actual harm to a person
• What is a riot?

  • A form of civil disorder
  • Group uses violence against authority, property, or people
• What is war?

  • Fighting between nations
  • Resolves conflicts and issues
• What is terrorism?

  • An act of violence
  • Intended to create fear
• Who is a terrorist?

  Someone who carries out acts of terrorism
• What are the key differences between peaceful and violent protests?

  • Peaceful protests: non-violent, often supported by laws
  • Violent protests: involve harm, can lead to riots