Gen-Z is a true prot est generation. What is driving this generation? What, is driving you ?
The current generation of students is a protest generati on. A whopping 44% of the current generation of students in the Nethe rlands has participated in political action in the past five years, f ar exceeding the previous generations. And who can blame them? Studen ts today inherit a world fraught with issues. From rising temperature s and ocean levels, to rising income and wealth inequalities. From th e loom of war in our lands, to the horrible realities of wars around the world.
It can get, all in all, a bit overwhelming. Wh at to do? Where to start? While increasing numbers of people have tak en to the streets in protest over the last couple of years, taking th is step can be quite daunting. In this second event on Gen-Z and Soci al Change, 3D will therefore look into the reality of being a protest or. Through first-hand accounts and experiences, we want to take you straight into the action, and teach you about what to expect if and w hen you do decide to take to the streets.
Over the last c ouple of years, the Netherlands, Amsterdam, and the VU campus have se en protests happening. Drawing on the extensive experience of our fri ends of the SRVU with these acts of protesting, we will look into the reality of such protest movements. The Extinction Rebellion protests around the country, the Encampment on de VU campus last year, and ma ny other protests that the SRVU has engaged in will be discussed, and the realities of being in the thick of it will be shared.
< p>If you are wondering how to voice your discontent, are considering joining a protest movement, or are simply wondering about the day-to- day realities of fighting for justice, then please join us at 3D on 1 2 March from 16:30 to 18:00. DESCRIPTION: Gen-Z is a true protest generation. What is driving this generation? What, is driving you? The current generation of students is a protest generation. A whopping 44% of the current generation of students in the Netherlands has participated in political action in t he past five years, far exceeding the previous generations. And who c an blame them? Students today inherit a world fraught with issues. Fr om rising temperatures and ocean levels, to rising income and wealth inequalities. From the loom of war in our lands, to the horrible real ities of wars around the world. It can get, all in all, a bit ov erwhelming. What to do? Where to start? While increasing numbers of p eople have taken to the streets in protest over the last couple of ye ars, taking this step can be quite daunting. In this second event on Gen-Z and Social Change, 3D will therefore look into the reality of b eing a protestor. Through first-hand accounts and experiences, we wan t to take you straight into the action, and teach you about what to e xpect if and when you do decide to take to the streets. Over the last couple of years, the Netherlands, Amsterdam, and the VU campus have seen protests happening. Drawing on the extensive experience of our friends of the SRVU with these acts of protesting, we will look i nto the reality of such protest movements. The Extinction Rebellion p rotests around the country, the Encampment on de VU campus last year, and many other protests that the SRVU has engaged in will be discuss ed, and the realities of being in the thick of it will be shared.&nbs p;If you are wondering how to voice your discontent, are considering joining a protest movement, or are simply wondering about the day-to- day realities of fighting for justice, then please join us at 3D on 1 2 March from 16:30 to 18:00. END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR