POWER TO THE PEOPLE

SERIES AIMS

• To raise awareness of the role that protest plays in democratic societies, and how it contributes to, and facilitates, social change
• To enhance understanding of different protest methods and their potential advantages, disadvantages, benefits and risks to individuals and wider society
• To support the development of active citizenship skills, including participation and responsible action.

CURRICULUM RELEVANCE

This series supports education for citizenship 11 to 19. The programmes can be used in a variety of curriculum contexts and are particularly relevant to sessions on democracy, social responsibility, social change, participation and other aspects of active citizenship.