How Protest is Redefining Democracy Around the World

  1. How Protest is Redefining Democracy Around the World by Zachariah Mampilly (10:15 minutes)
    The democratic process is messy, complicated and often inefficient -- but across Africa, activists are redefining democracy by putting protest at its center. In
    an illuminating talk, political scientist Zachariah Mampilly gives us a primer on the current wave of protests reshaping countries like Tunisia, Malawi and
    Zimbabwe -- and explains how this form of political dissension expands our political imaginations beyond what we're told is possible.
    https://youtu.be/atKSMfx4E3I
    In 200-400 words, respond to the prompts below.
    Discussion Prompt: Video: How Protest Is Redefining Democracy Around the World?
    In what ways does Mapilly believe that African activists are redefining democracy?
    Compare and contrast your view of democracy with Mapilly's view.
    Why does Mapilly believe that we need to turn to African societies to conceptualize democracy? Do you agree or disagree with him. Explain why or why not.
    What is your solution to transforming democracy into the rule of the people (in contrast to the rule of politicians or government officials)?